Chapter 498:

“Even though he’s half-mad and soulless?” Emeriel’s voice held an edge.

Aekeira’s lips lifted in a soft smile. “Even then.” She looked up at Emeriel, her eyes bright. “And you know what, Em?”

“Don’t call me—” Sigh. “What?”

“These past few weeks with him have been the happiest of my life.” Aekeira’s eyes sparkled, a dreamy look on her face. “I’ve never felt more alive. More fulfilled.”

Utterly disgusting. Utterly adorable.

“Give the grand king a chance,” Aekeira urged. “Listen to him. Then decide what you want to do. Running away isn’t really the answer. The Emeriel I once knew understood that.”

“I’m not sure I want to be that Emeriel anymore. That girl let her heart lead… and look at the bottomless pit she fell into. Now, I only follow my head.”

Aekeira went silent.

she said, “And there’s nothing wrong with that.” Rising to her feet, she added, “I’ll go fetch Madam

watching as her sister walked toward

Aekeira paused, turning back, her hand

hell of sleeping with a beast, faced the agony of heat and its recovery, shouldered a crushing

away, her sister’s

you. Maybe you don’t have to be her entirely anymore, but you can still carry her with you. Because she balanced you out. It’s alright to let your head lead… just give your heart a

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please.” Emeriel stared down at her hands.

Em.” Her sister opened the door, offering a small, sad smile. “I will always love you, no

left, Emeriel whispered into the quiet,

TWO YEARS AGO

months after returning

a splitting headache and an even sharper ache

will to rise and close the curtains. Instead,

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