Chapter 230 ༥.
80 % a I dont think youve lost her , either .
Beneath all those layers of armor is a woman who loves you more than life itself , Your Grace Ottai said quietly , glancing back at her , She stayed by your side through it all .
Even when the chill of the frostfever became unbearable , she never left .
Fought to keep you warm with her own body , despite the danger to her own health .
The grand lord shook his head in remembered disbelief .
Beneath that tough exterior is a girl who is hurting , afraid to extend her love again .

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Daemonikais eyes followed Emeriel as she approached an elderly slave woman struggling to carry a heavy bucket .
Without hesitation , she took the bucket , lifted it , and carried it across the garden .
Underneath it all , shes still the same soft hearted female he once knew as Galilea .
And Daemonikai would reach her .
He would tear down her defenses , one brick after another , until he found that girl again .
And this time , he would never let her go .
And Vladya ? What about him ? he asked Ottai .
Ackeira is with him .
She spends most of her days there .
Daemonikai nodded .
She will bring him home .
I hope so .
Blackstone is empty without him .
She will , Daemonikai said confidently .
Now , it was time to go to his woman .
Rising , he climbed the rock .
Wish me luck , Ottai .
Ottai didnt miss a beat .
I absolutely will .
Seeing as youre rather terrible at this whole courting thing .
Of course I am , Daemonikai threw a glare behind him .
Im four thousand years out of practice .
The fourth rulers lips twitched at the corners .
I wish you all the luck in the world .
Daemonikai clapped him on the shoulder , then strode down the hill toward Emeriel .
It was time to try again .
Along the way , Grand King Daemonikai gritted his teeth as yet another well wisher greeted him .
How was he supposed to sneak up on his woman when everyone kept Your Gracing him ? He noticed the precise moment his princess became aware of his approach .
Pausing her conversation with two slaves , Emeriels entire body went rigid .
But they were in public , and remembering her impeccable manners as Galilea , Daemonikai knew hoped she wouldnt cause a scene .
As he drew closer , she turned and offered him the perfect princess greeting , complete with a graceful curtsy .
1/3 80 % Chapter 230 Princess Emeriel , he said warmly , taking her hand and pressing a soft kiss on her knuckles .
The contact sent a pleasurable jolt through him .
He had to force himself to let go .
To what do I owe the magnificence that is your visit , Your Grace ? she asked , tone formal .
I wish to spend the rest of the day with you .
She made a nervous dart of her head .
It would be unkind of me to monopolize your attention , considering your quite busy schedule , Your Grace .
Hiding his smile , Daemonikai said smoothly .
I assure you , my schedule has already been cleared .
I am , after all , a king recovering from one of the deadliest illnesses ever to afflict our kind .
He shrugged .
My advisors insist I need more rest , and I can think of no better rest than to spend time with you .
Their exchange was attracting attention .
Even the human women nearby were gushing over his words .
Go with him , Princess , one of the women to Emeriels left whispered in excitement .
Follow His Grace , another echoed from the right .
You know you want to .
Moments like this made his heightened hearing a blessing .
Nothing would bring me greater joy , Your Grace , but … uhm … She gestured to the array of seedlings .
I must transplant these to the garden behind the fortress .
It will take quite a while , and I cannot simply- We will do it , several slaves volunteered in unison .
The rest of the nearby workers chorused .
Just leave it to us , Princess Emeriel .
Leave it to them , Daemonikai echoed , extending his hand with a smile .
With a resigned sigh , Emeriel placed her smaller hand in his , allowing him to lead her away .
But the further they ventured past the crowd , into more secluded areas , the stiffer her shoulders became .
Oh , she was mad , alright .
The best course of action would probably be to talk it out .
To address the issues that separated them .
But their last attempt had ended disastrously , and Daemonikai was well aware of his deficiencies .
He really wasnt good at this .
Not the talking , not the wooing .
So , he would play dirty .
That was his plan .
The angry princess spun around .
I do not appreciate- Daemonikai shifted .
Body expanding , fur erupting along limbs and claws extending , his male form melted away for his beast to come forth .
He stretched his powerful limbs , enjoying the familiar sensation of raw power flowing through his muscles .
It had been a while .
Oh … Emeriel breathed , tension melting away in an instant .
The anger vanished like it was never there .
For the first time since her return , he saw her eyes lit up .
A genuine , dazzling smile spread across her face .
14:32 Wed , 5 Feb Chapter 230 Hey , friend , she raised her hand , palm open , extended to him .
ས ཏྲཱི 80 % E His assumptions were correct .
Emeriels animosity towards him did not extend to his beast .
His Beloved was partial that way .
For once , fortune was on his side .
Daemonikai had seen the memories of their relationship in his feral state , and he knew just how much she adored his second half .
The beast was , in a way , her first love .
Raising a massive paw , he pressed it gently against her outstretched hand , and she intertwined her fingers with his claws .
How have you been ? she whispered in a soft , affectionate tone .
Its been so long , I am fine , prettiest one , thanks to you .
I know you can hear me .
Her other hand dug into his fur .
Its okay if you dont respond .
Then , she shot him a stern look .
I know what you did , Your Grace .
Dont think Im unaware .
Daemonikai chuckled .
The sound emerged as a rumbling snort from his beast .
But I can forgive this , Emeriel conceded , smiling again .
Ive missed the beast .
We missed you too , beloved .
Did she not realize he and the beast were one and the same ? My good friend , she said , in such a tender voice , reaching up .
My beast .
Yours , my dearest .
Daemonikai leaned into her touch , lowering his head so she could stroke his cheek .
He purred , enjoying her touch .
Sadness tugged at him .
His male side couldnt get this unguarded affection from her .
But for now , he was content .
The beast could reach her in ways the male couldnt , and Daemonikai was willing to take what he could get .
He could definitely spend the rest of his day this way .