Chapter 533:

“Is this… real?” she couldn’t help asking, her heart in her throat. “I’m not dreaming?”

“All real, dearling.” He stepped even closer, his presence enveloping her. “All real. If I come to your dreams, there will be far less talking and much more touching.”

She gave a watery laugh, looking down at their joined hands, a feeling of wonder flooding her. “Your Grace…”

“Daemon,” he corrected gently.

She looked up at him, her cheeks warming. “I know,” she whispered shyly. “It’s just… it’s going to take time for the name to feel natural. You’ve always been ‘Your Grace,’ or ‘King Daemonikai,’ or ‘the Grand King’ to me. Even in my mind, that’s how I address you. Either all those, or…”

The tips of her ears pinked. “Or… m-my Beloved.”

deeper, huskier, as he leaned slightly closer. “Although, last night, I specifically remember someone screaming ‘Daemon.’ You cried my name so many times, I started

shouldn’t say things like that!” she gasped, her voice rising an octave. “You say the most unconventional things

thing, aren’t you?” He chuckled, tucking a stray strand

his claim rocked her. She liked

she echoed, her heart thumping rapidly. “That is all I ever wanted

gently. “You will be that and more. I’m truly sorry about

heart overflowed with love. She reveled in the warmth of being

ancient like me did to deserve a treasure like you. I haven’t

glowed from within. She felt cherished, special. I am

home,” he said, his voice regaining its usual strength. “Hydra Lake

added, “And Ottai

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