Chapter 221 Chapter 221 @ 、 379 % @ +5 Stay with me , she cupped his icy hands in hers , ignoring the biting cold .
Touching him everywhere she could reach … his forehead , his shoulders , his arms .
Please stay with me , your Grace .
You can do this .
I know you can .
Driven , Emeriel sprang up and dashed out of the room , only to return with armfuls of blankets .
She piled them on top of him , burying him under a mountain of wool .
Yet , it didnt seem like enough .
He needed more .
He needed more ! Im here ! Step back , Emeriel ! Lord Ottai barged in , two buckets in hand , steam rising from them in furious spirals .
Get those blankets off him , quickly .
Fumbling , she tore the blankets away and Lord Ottai wasted no me tipping the first bucket over him .
The boiling water hissed as it hit his frozen skin , drenching him from head to toe .
The heat vanished almost instantly .
The water cooled within seconds .
Light gods .
This is not real .
Theres no way this is happening .
Swearing under his breath , Lord Ottai grabbed the second bucket and poured it over him as well .
The result was the same .
The water turned cold before it could even begin to do its work .
More guards arrived , carrying an endless supply of steaming buckets .
Lord Ottai continued to offload bucket after bucket over the grand king , each time the warmth vanished almost as soon as it touched his frigid body .
Emeriel lost count of how many buckets theyd used , her heart sinking deeper each time the water failed to warm him .
Out the window , the night sky was alight with firesticks .
The grounds were filled with a crowd kneeling in prayer .
Urekai … and humans .
Her breath caught .
There were no soldiers pushing the humans back .
No conflict , no hostility .
Just peaceful coexistence .
Prayers whispered into the night , for the grand kings safe crossing and return .
A moment of unity between the two species .
So rare , so beautiful .
Looking back at King Daemonikai , puffs of air shuddered out of Emeriel in relief .
His temperature had begun to shift .

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A touch of color had returned to his skin .
The cold was slowly retreating .
Thats enough for now , Lord Ottai said , his voice hoarse but relieved .
But his temperature is still low , Emeriel protested .
We are trying to help him cross the Cold Sea , not drown him .
The grand lord glanced around .
Livia , use the washcloths .
Madam Livia stepped forward , knelt beside the bed , and began to carefully wash the grand kings body with the steaming water .
The chill remained , but at least the water no longer hissed in contact with his skin .
Finally , Emeriel relaxed .
But it didnt last long .
13:25 Sun , Feb 2 Chapter 221 Minutes later , the cold crept back in , crawling up his body like a wakening tide .
Enough of this .
Without a second thought , Emeriel started taking off her clothes Lord Ottai looked at her , alarmed .
What are you doing ? Ignoring him , she shed her everything quickly .
Heat .
I must keep him warm .
Naked , she climbed into bed beside King Daemonikai , pressing her body against his frozen skin .
The cold was biting , painful .
But she didnt care .
Arms encircling his chest , legs entangling with his , Emeriel wrapped around him like a snake .
Body trembled from the cold , but she gritted her teeth .
Im not letting go .
Are you out of your goddamn mind !? Lord Ottai bellowed .
This is dangerous , Emeriel ! Madam Livia shrieked , panicked .
You could freeze to death ! She tuned them out .
Must warm my man .
Mine .
Hes not yours anymore , a part of her reminded her .
For now , Emeriel whispered back inwardly , just for a little while hes mine .
I must save him .
Youre just as stubborn as he is .
Why am I not surprised anymore , that they chose you for him !? Lord Ottai sounded frantic .
Moving atop him , Emeriel shifted so her body covered as much of him as possible .
Stay with me , she murmured , her breath ghosting over his neck .
Just stay with me a little longer .
Her fingers traced over his skin , cold to the touch , but she didnt stop .
She couldnt stop .
This is dangerous .
Lord Ottais tone turned pleading .
Please , Emeriel , listen to me .
If he becomes too cold , I will move away , Emeriel finally responded .
Are you sure ? Lord Ottai asked .
No , he was already too cold .
Im sure , she had to try hard to keep her teeth from clattering .
Madam Livias head snapped up .
But Get the pile of blankets , Emeriel cut her off , eyes locked on the kings pale , unresponsive face .
They were quickly covered with a pile of warm wool .
But the cold swallowed every bit of warmth , Emeriel barely felt the layers of fabric .
Madam Livia continued her work , exposing the kings feet and hands one by one to wash them with the hot , sizzled water .
You are the strongest male I know , Emeriels hand cupped his cheek .
We all believe in you .
Leaning in , she gazed into those vacant green eyes .
You are the mighty Daemonikai , king of the Urekai .
You will glide 13:25 Sun , Feb 2 Chapter 221 across that sea like its a mere creek .
Pressing a kiss against his cold lips , she whispered .
You are not alone .
Im right here beside you .
As the night deepened , stretching on in silence , everyone departed one by one .
Much later , Lord Ottai rose as well , walking to the door .
I will check back in the morning , he said .
Emeriel felt his eyes on her back .
179 % The gods couldnt have given him a better Soulbond .
Youre stronger than many of our females combined , Princess .
Emeriel had no words for that , so she didnt respond .
She heard the door close behind her .
Alone with him , she finally let herself go , her teeth chattering uncontrollably .
She was so cold she could barely feel parts of her body .
Still , her eyes stayed on him , vigilant .
She kept speaking to him , even as her voice trembled .
His temperature fluctuated , sometimes warmer , sometimes colder , but it never reached that terrifying , bone deep icyness again .
She watched over him as the night stretched on endlessly .
Only at dawn did her eyes grew heavy .
The exhaustion she had fought tirelessly , finally closing in .
You cant afford to sleep .
You must stay awake .
But in the end , fatigue became too much .
Her eyes fluttered shut , and she succumbed to the pull of sleep .
Head resting on his chest .
Hands clasped tightly in his .
Emeriel … The soft whisper drifted into Emeriels dreams .
No … no , I just fell asleep , she thought groggily , her mind struggling to cling to the remnants of rest .
I need more .
Emeriel … wake up .
His voice .
Her eyes flew open .
It took her only a moment to remember where she was , why she was there , and whose warm body her naked one was pressed against .
Whose hand was now softly stroking her hair .
Lifting her head , she looked at his face .
Those green eyes , once vacant and distant , stared back at Emerie , this time full of awareness .
13:25 Sun , Feb 2 Chapter 221 They blinked slowly .
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