Chapter 515:

“Let’s give it a try—the bonding ritual,” Lord Vladya repeated, his voice cool. The world seemed to tilt beneath her feet. He wanted to bond with her…? To truly go through with it, against all odds?

“Breathe, young princess,” he gently commanded.

Aekeira’s breath shuddered out of her. Happiness, hope, and disbelief flooded her all at once. Slowly, she turned to face him, her wide, tear-filled eyes meeting his.

Even as she moved, he didn’t let her go. He pulled back just enough to allow her some space, his strong arms still holding her protectively against his broad body.

“But the odds…” Her heart hammered wildly as she searched his face. “…the odds aren’t in our favor. What if—”

“Damn them all,” he said, his tone steady. “The odds won’t favor us tomorrow, nor in the future.” His voice softened, and he added, “I’m still going mad, you’re still an unaltered human, and I have no soul.”

She lowered her eyes, a tear slipping down her cheek.

to a near whisper, “let’s do

she stared up at his handsome face. Was

want to?”

a single, firm nod,

across his features. “Unless you

do,” she replied quickly, breathless.

gray eyes. “I will understand if you

words escaped her before

at her,

take it

now. “I have been for a long, long time. I want to bond with you, to be with you. I want to

soft breeze of the night

he asked, his

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