Chapter 105 Emeriels heart skipped a beat , then began to race .
He quickly finished dressing , his fingers fumbling with the fastenings of his tunic in his haste .
With a final deep breath , he stepped out of his quarters and followed the soldier towards the imposing structure that housed Lord Vladya .
Upon arrival , he was ushered to the door of the grand lords private study .
The Urekai maid who had escorted him withdrew , leaving Emeriel alone in front of the ornately carved wooden door .
Raising his hand to knock , a knot of anxiety formed in his stomach .
After a moments hesitation , he rapped his knuckles against it .
Enter , Lord Vladyas deep voice rumbled from within .
Emeriel stepped into the familiar study , the heavy door clicking shut behind him with a soft thud .
The air hung heavy with the scent of old parchment and beeswax candles .
Lord Vladya leaned casually against his desk , arms folded across his chest .
His piercing gray eyes bore into Emeriel , their intensity sending a shiver down his spine .
My Lord , I came by the other morning as you summoned , but I was informed you had already left for court Emeriel began , wetting his lips nervously , You are Daemonikais Soulbond , Lord Vladya stated without preamble .
Emeriels body jolted in surprise , Lord Vladyas words hit him with the force of a physical blow His eyes widened , the pupils dilating into dark pools of shock , mirroring the raw panic seizing his heart .
How did he know ? My Lord , I d do not think I understand what- You are his Soulbond , Lord Vladya repeated , his voice unwavering .
He paused , as if to allow the weight of his words to sink in before adding calmly .
Choose your next words carefully , Emeriel I behead those that lie to my face .
Unable to meet the intensity of the grand lords gaze , Emeriel averted his eyes , his breath caught in his throat as if hed beep- plunged into icy water .
You know , Vladya continued , his voice low and measured , I have asked myself repeatedly why I did not see it sooner .
It was right there , staring me in the face .
The way a feral beast a creature devoid of reason and thought fixated on you .
The inexplicable events that unfolded around you .
The beast storming into court to save you .
The primal rage that erupted from him at the scent of another male on you , which led to a violent escape and a brutal killing .
Its desires to specifically mount you .
And then , theres your blood .
Lord Vladya straightened , his voice gaining strength with each word .
I should have pieced it all together long ago , But do you know why the idea simply did not take root , no matter how many times it crossed my mind ? Emeriels heart pounded in his chest , threatening to burst .
He fought to control his breathing , his lungs desperately gulping in air as panic surged through him .
I will answer that .
It is because I never imagined a female could live within Ravenshadow Citadel , right under our noses , under my own roof here in Blackstone , disguised as a male .
Living as a male .
Deceiving us all into believing she were a male when she was simply d Your h highness , Emeriel gulped , instinctively retreating as Lord Vladya closed the distance between them .
Once you grasp the missing piece , everything else falls into place , Vladya added .
You always resisted being undressed .
1/3 11:20 Mon , Dec 30 Chapter 105 There was always a reason , an excuse .
And your physical appearance ? Small and delicate , pale with flawless skin .
Unnaturally pretty for a boy .
I dismissed it as a trait of your royal lineage .
But it was all there , wasnt it ? Right under our noses , yet we remained blind .
I never thought such a level of deception was possible .
Not here , not within this fortress .
Emeriel gasped , her back hitting the wall , Lord Vladyas commanding form towering over her .
The gray of his eyes vanished , replaced by the fierce , predatory yellow of his beast Not his beast , Emeriel thought in terror .

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Not his nearly feral , unredictable beast .
Lord Vladyas hand shot out , claws extending with a menacing hss , poised to strike .
With a whimper , Emeriel squeezed her eyes shut awaiting the blow , But she felt a sharp tug at her shoulder as a claw dug into her tunic , tearing through the fabric .
The garment ripped open , hanging in tatters above her chest .
Lord Vladya gripped the remnants , ripping them away with a savage yank .
Emeriels chest binds lay blatantly exposed , a secret laid bare .
Female , Lord Vladya growled , his voice a low rumble that vibrated through Emeriels bones .
Before Emeriel could react , the grand lord leaned in , his face inches from hers .
He pressed his nose to the crook of Emeriels neck , taking deep lungfuls of breath .
A guttural growl erupted from his chest , followed by a single word that sent a wave of terror through Emeriels veins , surpassing the fear she already felt Siren .
He knows , Grand Lord Vladya knows Emeriels mind reeled , a dizzying sense of lightheadedness threatening to consume her .
In that moment , she welcomed the darkness that beckoned , yearning to be anywhere but here .
If fainting was the only escape from this agonizing reality , she would gladly embrace it .
Dont you dare .
The sharp command , delivered in a low , menacing growl , shattered her fleeting hope of unconsciousness .
Emeriels throat constricted as she swallowed , her eyes locking with Lord Vladya in a silent plea for mercy .
The grand lord took a few steps back , graming her a reprieve from his suffocating presence .
As he retreated , some of the yellow in his eyes receded , replaced by a hint of his usual gray , You know , he began , his voice still laced with a predatory edge to actually detect anything from your scent , one must allow their beast really close to surface and channel its senses with a specific intent .
I suppose that is how you managed to evade discovery for so long .
None of us truly suspected, none of us channeled with that intention in mind Emeriel felt like a trapped animal , heart pounding against her ribs as she struggled to maintain her composure .
Lord Vladya pinned her with his hawk like gaze .
So you are female , Emeriel ? he asked , his voice devoid of any warmth .
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