Chapter 297 Chapter 227 The Soulbond had torn him to pieces .
But if it had been that excruciating for him , Daemonikai shuddered to think how much worse it must have been for Emeriel .
She had carried the bond longer , nurtured it more deeply .
Are you alright ? Her voice brought him back to the present .
She was standing in front of him , her expression cool but her eyes searching .
No.
No , Im not , Emeriel .
She was stronger than hed ever given her credit for .
Far stronger than her delicate frame suggested .
Not just physically , but in every other way .
She had walked through fire , and it had changed her .

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Hardened her .
It was evident in every aspect of her being the way she moved , spoke , and looked .
The guarded expression in her eyes .
Will she ever forgive me ? Will she ever give us a chance ? Daemonikai let the bow and arrow slip from his grasp , clattering to the ground , and in one fast move , seized her shoulders and spun her around .
Moving with lightning speed , he pressed her against the rough bark of a nearby tree .
What are you doing !? Emeriel gasped , startled .
I need you to listen to me , Emeriel , Daemonikai said quietly .
No , dont .
Fire blazed in her eyes , and her fists clenched against his hold .
Do not ! I need to- Let me go ! I do not want to hear it .
Desperation seeped into her voice , her tone rising … frantic .
I dont want to hear it ! But I have to .
She began to struggle , fighting him with a fierceness that surprised him .
Twisting away , pushing him , snarling at him , scratching anywhere she could get her hands on .
Daemonikai hadnt expected that physical strength .
Or how angrily she would fight back .
But he easily subdued her , pinning her hands to her sides , his body pressed firmly against hers , caging her in .
Let me go , she whispered , her head tilted back against the tree trunk, resignation replacing her struggle .
Her eyes were squeezed shut , as if trying to block him out .
Just let me go .
Im so sorry , Emeriel , Daemonikai said , words tumbling out with raw emotion .
From the depths of my heart and the bottom of my soul , I am so sorry .
I should have never sent you away .
I should have handled it all better .
Only the sounds of birdsong and rustling leaves answered him .
1/3 Road Romance … Open 5:33 Chapter 297 I broke your heart , and it haunts me , he told her , apologetic .
I regret sending you away .
Words are feeble , and Im not good with them .
I wish you could look into my heart and see how I truly feel I guess I should have expected that , she whispered .
I told you I never had a choice in anything , and you sought to give me one .
I guess I should have seen it coming .
After all , we had already agreed there was no future for us , that our bond wouldnt be allowed to flourish .
It was his turn to squeeze his eyes shut .
His own words repeated back to him .
And there was more where those came from You told me plainly there was nothing left to give me , she said .
That your late bondmate owned your heart and soul as long as you drew breath .
So yes , I should have expected it .
I should have seen it coming .
Her tightly shut eyes relaxed and slowly opened , staring blankly somewhere beyond Daemonikais face .
But if you were going to tear my heart out , crush it to pieces , and hand the remains over to me , the least you could have done was tell me ? ens .
Emeriel- If you were going to plunge a knife into my chest and drag the blade down to my belly , the least you could have done was give me a warning .
Her body began to tremble , each breath a shudder that seemed to shake her to the core .
Two long years of misery .
You would think when the bond went to sleep a years ago , it would end , wouldnt you ? But no , the wounds kept spreading until every part of me was raw and scabbed , Your Grace .
And they never healed .
Daemonikai groaned .
Anguish rolled through him like a dark storm .
I am sorry .
I didnt think it through at that moment .
1 thought setting you free was the best decision .
I was hurting , Emeriel .
Overwhelmed .
I never meant to hurt you this way .
Please believe me .
I do .
And thats what hurts the most , you know .
Her lips trembled with a bitter , hollow smile .
Because I see the sincere intention of an aggrieved man beneath it all .
A male whose world came crashing down and forced to face the world again .
I understand that .
Her head hit the tree behind her , the impact making a dull thud .
I only wish it helped with the pain .
When her head made impact again , Daemonikai winced at the sound , knowing it had to hurt .
But she did it again , and again , as if trying to numb the pain inside by inflicting one on herself on the outside .
Stop , Pinning her wrists above her head with one hand , the other he slipped between the tree and her skull .
Dont do that , please .
t The pain buried me alive and built a house over my grave , she whispered , not missing a beat .
I lost count of how many times I wished for death .
I even tried to kill myself one time .
To end it all .
Daemonikai felt sick .
Ukraes soul , he cursed .
I didnt , she finally blinked , but the blank , faraway look remained .
However , it took losing the best part of me to crawl out of my grave .
I had to lose something so precious to claw my way back through those dark tunnels .
There were no tears in her eyes , only resignation .
Acceptance .
And that twisted his damn heart .
Her dry eyes and detached tone struck him the hardest .
Daemonikai would have preferred tears , even anger ….
something that suggested there was still hope .
Please forgive me , His forehead fell on hers as he pressed his body closer to mold into her .
Give us a chance .
10 Romance … Open 15:34 AFD MO 462 % 8 Chapter 227 And then what ? We have no future , that much is as clear as day I would over want you forget your family became of me but I wont be a replacement for them , either .
Her voice was hoarse , weary , yet firm .
Plus , you dont feel anything for I do he countered , his ill soul aching .
I- Guilt , maybe .
Pity , that too .
But nothing more .
She conceded flatly .
You didnt know Emeriel enough to feel more .
Your mce Taking in a deep breath , she added .
You neednt be burdened by those emotions , Im a big girl now .
Im not that fragile little girl anymore .
I wont cry over you , and I wont ask for more .
I dont want more .
She finally looked him in the eyes .
I merely wish for your soul to recover , for you to live a long , happy life , as best you can , despite everything thats happened .
Hear me out , Daemonikai groaned .
I cant do that .
I dont want to , she said quietly as she straightened .
Now , would you please let me go ? I beg of you He slowly released her , his hands falling limply to his sides .
Stepping back , she created a physical distance that mirrored the rift between them .
Thank you , your grace .
She stepped away , brushing off her clothes .
Im not going to give up , you know , Daemonikai stated .
Not on you , not on us .
She ceased dusting off her garment and gave him that look again as if hed sprouted a second head .
Turning her back on him , she started to walk away .
Emeriel … She stopped , her back to him .
I dont know what you want from me , but I cant give it .
Another deep breath .
I just … cant .
Too little , too late , Your Grace .
I have nothing left in me to give .
She walked away without a backward glance .
AD 15:34 , 4 Feb MO R Chapter 227 62 % And then what ? We have no future , that much is as clear as day .
I would never want you to forget your family because of me , but I wont be a replacement for them , either .
Her voice was hoarse , weary , yet firm .
Plus , you dont feel anything for me .
I do , he countered , his ill soul aching .
I Guilt , maybe .
Pity , that too .
But nothing more .
She conceded flatly .
You didnt know Emeriel enough to feel more , Your Grace .
Taking in a deep breath , she added .
You neednt be burdened by those emotions , Im a big girl now .
Im not that fragile little girl anymore .
I wont cry over you , and I wont ask for more .
I dont want more .
She finally looked him in the eyes .
I merely wish for your soul to recover , for you to live a long , happy life , as best you can , despite everything thats happened .
Hear me out , Daemonikai groaned .
I cant do that .
I dont want to , she said quietly as she straightened .
Now , would you please let me go ? I beg of you .
He slowly released her , his hands falling limply to his sides .
Stepping back , she created a physical distance that mirrored the rift between them .
Thank you , your grace .
She stepped away , brushing off her clothes .
Im not going to give up , you know , Daemonikai stated .
Not on you , not on us .
She ceased dusting off her garment and gave him that look again as if hed sprouted a second head .
Turning her back on him , she started to walk away .
Emeriel … She stopped , her back to him .
I dont know what you want from me , but I cant give it .
Another deep breath .
I just … cant .
Too little , too late , Your Grace .
I have nothing left in me to give .
She walked away without a backward glance .