Chapter 23 All at once , its für melted away , revealing pale human skin .
Fingers rugged , strong , and clearly male twitched where sharp claws had been just moments earlier .
The transformation stopped .
As quickly as it had started , the shift reversed .
The male hand clenched , skin hardening , and nails grew back in long , black talons once again .
OK 68 % AEKEIRA Aekeira awoke the next morning in an unfamiliar environment , her eyes taking in the luxurious surroundings the expensive bed , and the highly decorated bedchamber .
Confusion clouded her mind as she tried to piece together the events of the previous night .

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Where am I ? How did I end up here ? And then , the memories came crashing back .
Aekeira threw off the blankets and hastily rose from the bed , her wild blonde hair tumbling messily over her face , obstructing her view .
With a sense of urgency , she gathered her hair into a bun as she made her way out of the golden chambers and towards the -southern wing of the citadel .
What happened last night ? Is Em alive ? Oh , please , let her be alright ! As she pushed open the door to the southern wing , a wave of relief washed over her when she saw no sign of the beast .
But her relief was short lived as she beheld the sight of Emeriel lying unconscious on the floor .
She was naked , marred by bruises and red marks .
Tears welled in Aekeiras eyes , her hands flying to cover her mouth as she let out a sob .
Her heart shattered in her chest .
She had failed Em .
She had failed her little sister .
Oh , Light , Aekeira whispered , sinking down beside Em and sobbing sorrowfully .
Her fingers moved gently , offering soothing touches to her sisters arm .
I am so sorry , Em .
I failed you .
The door opened and Aekeira quickly rose , ready to shield her sisters body with her own if necessary .
Madam Livia entered , carrying a bag of herbs .
Is she awake yet ? No , Aekeira found solace in the rhythmic rise and fall of Emeriels chest .
I fell asleep , Madam Livia .
I do not know how I managed to sleep through the night while Em suffered .
You were put to sleep , Aekeira , so stop blaming yourself , Madam Livia interjected .
Come , help me lift her onto the bed .
As they carefully moved Emeriel , Madam Livia continued , Lord Vladya did not want you to do anything that might put your sisters life in danger , so he made sure you were asleep .
My sister ? Aekeiras thoughts raced .
It suddenly dawned on her that Madam Livia seemed unfazed by the fact that Emeriel was a girl .
You knew ? Madam Livia nodded .
I know .
2/4 15:59 Sat , Dec 28 Chapter 23 G 68 % Aekeira watched her closely , waiting for her to say more .
Madam Livia finally spared her a glance.
I have known for some days now .
You do not see me rushing to report her , so you might want to stop worrying .
Over the following hours , they painstakingly tended to Ems wounds , cleaning her and applying potions to her injuries .
Aekeira eventually stopped crying , wiping her tears .
She had let down her little sister .
Why did the beast target Em specifically ? She couldnt understand why it broke free to harm her sister ? Where is the beast now ? Ackcira asked as Madam Livia tended to Ems intimate areas , relieved to discover no injuries or serious wounds , only a few bruises in that area .
It returned to its confinement in the early hours of the morning Lord Vladya had the locks changed and reinforced , Madam Livia replied .
Lord Vladya ? Does he know about Ems secret ? Aekeiras heart raced as she began to panic .
No.
The beast left on its own , so the grand Lord had no reason to come here , Madam Livia explained .
Wait.If the beast could escape the forbidden chambers so easily shouldnt they find a more secure confinement for it ? Madam Lívia snorted as she gently cleaned and applied ointment to Ems wounds .
The forbidden chambers is the most secure confinement you will find in Urai .
It is well fortified , with impenetrable metal gates and chains .
But that beast- That beast , my dear , is one of the strongest Urekai beings to have ever existed .
One of the oldest .
The grand king himself .
That beast has fought and conquered numerous kingdoms and forces throughout the world .
One of the few males in existence who could resist the pull of the eclipse moon , Madam Livia shook her head .
No one familiar with Grand King Daemonikai would be surprised to discover that the great forbidden chambers of the Abyss land in Ravenshadow Citadel fortress cannot contain him .
A place renowned for confining the mightiest of males Urekai , werewolves , faes , elves , vampires , and orcs .
Aekeira was … astounded .
Speechless .
The name Daemonikai had been linked with countless legends concerning the Urekai , and now it seemed those legends were true .
His strength , power , and ferocity were legendary .
It was unfathomable that the beast she had met was none other than the grand king himself .
Who had lived for five thousand years .
It was beyond surreal .
Aekeira had countless questions .
But the most pressing one … the one that consumed her thoughts , was why a male of such caliber a beast like that would take an interest in her twenty one year old sister .
Why Emeriel ?