Chapter 243 Chapter 243 The mix of scents made Daemonikais investigation a maddening task .
Incompetent fools .
If hed known theyd only muddle the scene , he wouldnt have sent them to investigate in the first place .
࿄ ས 3 64 % * +23 ) Their footprints and scents cluttered every corner , making it harder than ever to sift out what truly mattered .
But this wouldnt deter him .
Three hours later , he was still at the crime scene , having retraced every step Emeriel had taken .
He combed through the garden , over and over , with a thoroughness that bordered on obsession .
Yet , still , he found nothing .
Irritation gnawed at him as he prepared to repeat the search yet again .
This time , he shifted partially into his beast form to heighten his senses , focusing his nose to distinguish Emeriels scent from the web of others clinging to the air .
But still … nothing .

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Very soon , dawn would break .
It was time to return .
His instincts had been on edge all night from being away from Emeriel .
She was safe , he knew , protected under Wadyas watch .
But while he trusted Vladya with his life , he didnt trust the voices in Vladyas head .
That risk alone had kept Daemonikais nerves taut all night .
Wegai , he called out .
His head soldier appeared instantly , having stayed close all night but wisely kept his distance as ordered .
Your Grace .
Wegai acknowledged with a bow .
Gather the men .
Were heading back .
They were near the gardens entrance when Daemonikai suddenly froze , his senses latching onto something .
A scent so faint it was almost a ghost in the air .
But he would know that scent anywhere .
No one moves , he ordered .
The soldiers stilled as he tracked the scent further into the garden .
There , on the concrete , a tiny drop of blood gleamed faintly in the shadows .
Daemonikai crouched , breathing the scent in deeply , letting it fill his lungs .
No , he hadnt been mistaken .
It was Sinais blood .
If it had been anyone elses , he might have missed it .
From a distance , all blood smelled the same , it requires a level of closeness and familiarity to notice subtle differences .
10:51 Thu , Feb 13 B Chapter 243 This blood was one he knew intimately .
As familiar to him as his own , for he had lived on it , survived by it , for two thousand years .
What was Sinais blood doing here ? Wegai , come .
The soldier stepped up without hesitation .
Go to the Ladies Headquarters and issue an official arrest of Mistress Laelsienai , he ordered .
Do it now .
64 % +23 ) MISTRESS SINAI Hm , someone is quite pleased this morning , Daryl murmured , his voice thick with sleep .
Sinai grinned , turning to face her lover .
The first light of dawn peeked through the window , casting a soft glow over the room .
Satisfaction thrummed in her veins .
Picking up her nightclothes , she slid it on .
Nothing like good sex to celebrate a victory , Daryl .
Id have to agree .
The high lord leaned in to kiss her .
Pulling back , though , his eyes narrowed suspiciously .
Although you havent told me exactly what victory we are celebrating .
Ignorance is bliss , my Lord of Trade , Sinai drawled , stretching luxuriously before she rose , casting a sly glance over her shoulder .
Lets just say I finally caught a very elusive , very feisty mouse after so long setting traps .
Hm .
And was this mouse worth all the trouble ? Oh , yes , she purred , recalling Emeriels pained grunt when the arrow made contact .
A smirk curled on her lips .
Very much so .
Daryl shook his head , half amused , half wary .
You scare me when you get like this .
Is this mouse the reason for that bruise on your cheek ? Sinais hand went to her cheek , wincing slightly at the faint sting My little mouse was- A sudden , loud knock startled them .
The door burst open , and Nora rushed in , her face pale with alarm .
Frostfalls royal guards are on their way ! Nora cried out with panic .
Theyre coming here , mistress ! They- Sinais heart skipped , but before she could process Noras words the soldiers stormed into her chamber .
Seven of them .
Each clad in official attire , their stern expressions leaving no doubt about the seriousness of their mission .
The lead guard stepped forward , unrolling a scroll with ceremonial gravity .
By order of the grand king and in accordance with the laws of rai , he announced with authority , I hereby declare you , arrest for the crime of attempted murder and assassination of an esteemed guest Lady Laelsienai Gurtazivrk , under of our land , Princess Emeriel Galilea Evenstone .
You are commanded to surrender immediately and without resistance .
Any failure to comply will be met with force .
All color drained from Sinais face .
What … ? 64 % +23 ) 10:51 Thu , Feb 13 B Chapter 243 K I have no idea what youre t talking about ! she sputtered .
Despite her attempt to sound indignant , her voice trembled .
How dare you barge into my residence and make such ridiculous accusations- I suggest you come quietly , mistress , the guard warned , his tone hard .
Or we will apply force .
This is a mistake ! she cast a hysterical glance over her shoulder .
Daryl , tell them they have the wrong person .
Tell them Ive been here with you all night .
The high lord scrambled from the bed , hurriedly reaching for his clothes , his eyes wide with alarm .
I have no idea what you are talking about .
Inside , Sinais panic mounted , though she tried desperately not to let it show .
How had they found out? Shed taken every precaution , left no trace , planned every detail to perfection .
I did nothing wrong , she spat .
I will not tolerate being wrongly accused by the likes of you ! .
Two soldiers stepped forward , seizing her arms , and dragging her towards the door .
She struggled against their grip , but she was no match for their strength .
Im innocent ! she cried , but her protests fell on deaf ears .
As she was hauled through the hall , much to her horror , the other mistresses in her wing emerged from their chambers .
Their eyes wide with curiosity and wicked delight as they witnessed her being dragged away like a common criminal .
Sinai had never felt such humiliation .
Let me go ! she shouted , thrashing against their hold .
I will walk on my own ! But her pleas were ignored .
Dread quickly overpowered her shame .
Fear of Daemonikais anger , of his wrath .
One she had faced once before , and vowed , never to provoke again .
The fear settled deeper within her , clawing at her chest .
This wasnt supposed to happen .
This was meant to be my victory .
How had everything gone so wrong ?