Chapter 246 Chapter 24.6 Ackeira pursed her lips .
Dont think I didnt notice the pain you endured , how deeply he wounded you .
I was the one who listened to you cry , night after night , because of him .
When you thought everyone was asleep , youd sob into your pillow until dawn .
Aekeira lowered her eyes .
It wasnt easy to let go , she admitted , her voice quiet .
But when faced with the choice between giving us a chance or living every day half dead inside , I chose to take that chance .
Even though hes half mad and soulless ? Emeriels voice held an edge .

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Aekeiras lips lifted in a soft smile .
Even then .
She looked up at Emeriel , her eyes bright .
And you know what , Em ? Dont call me Sigh .
What ? These past few weeks with him have been the happiest of my life .
Aekeiras eyes sparkled , a dreamy look on her face .
Ive never felt more alive .
More fulfilled .
Utterly disgusting .
Utterly adorable .
Give the grand king a chance , Aekeira urged her .
Listen to him .
Then decide what you want to do .
Running away is not really the answer .
The Emeriel I once knew understood that .
Im not sure I want to be that Emeriel anymore .
That girl let her heart lead … and look at the bottomless pit she fell into .
Now , I only follow my head .
Aekeira went silent .
Finally , she said , And theres nothing wrong with that .
Rising to her feet , she added , Ill go fetch Madam Livia she needs to know youre awake .
Emeriel nodded , watching as her sister walked toward the door .
But Aekeira paused , turning back , her hand resting on the doorknob .
Maybe you dont have to be that girl anymore, she said quietly , but you cant lose her completely , Em .
Because that girl survived hell .
She endured slavery , the hell of sleeping with a beast .
Faced the agony of heat and its recovery , of shouldering a crushing secret , and still lived through being severed from her soulmate .
She went through all of that , and she … survived .
Emeriels chest tightened hard .
She looked away , her sisters words hanging in the air .
That girl was the best part of you , Aekeira added .
She was the strongest part .
The bravest .
Shes everything that made you , you .
Maybe you dont have to be her entirely anymore , but you can still carry her with you .
Because she balanced you out .
Its alright to let your head lead … just give your heart a chance to follow , too .
Stop , please .
Emeriel stared down at her hands .
They were shaking .
I love you , Em .
Her sister opened the door , offering a small , sad smile .
I will always love you , no matter who you are .
Long after she left , Emeriel whispered into the quiet , I love you too , Keira .
TWO YEARS AGO 1/3 / D7 % Chapter 246 Three months after returning from Urai .
Emeriel woke to a splitting headache and an even sharper ache in her stomach .
Sunlight streamed through the window , assaulting her sensitive eyes , but she had neither the strength nor the will to rise and close the curtains .
Instead , she threw a pillow over her face , shutting out the world .
Another day dawned .
Another day to hope for her Beloveds return , to pray he would come and take her back .
12 She didnt care if she had to return as his slave ; Emeriel was ready to serve him for the rest of her life .
She would accept any crumb of affection he could give her , if only he would come for her .
Ill be a good girl , I promise , she mumbled hoarsely , her eyes too dry , too exhausted to summon tears .
Another day to wish for death .
Outside her door , voices filtered through .
She was half dead , severely dehydrated , Prince Daviel snapped .
If our men hadnt found her when they did , she would be gone by now .
And I ask again , for the thousandth time , what is going on here , Aekeira ? King Orestuss voice boomed , laced with irritation .
Why on earth would your sister even attempt to journey back to that savage kingdom that enslaved her ? Only Aekeiras muffled sobs answered him .
Motherfucker ! the king cursed .
When will either of you speak to me !? What the hell is wrong with both of you ? Its as if those beasts sent two strangers back to me ! Youre both either crying , locked away in your rooms , moping , not eating , or crying even more .
Emeriel groaned .
Her head was pounding too hard for this .
Go away .
Just leave me alone ! She wanted to scream , but she was too tired to muster the strength to shout .
And her stomach … it was on fire .
Blessedly , she drifted back into sleep .
A sudden , piercing pain ripped through her , jolting her awake .
What the … Another one followed , sharper and more excruciating , Emeriel doubled over , a strangled cry tearing from her throat .
Struggling to her feet , she clutched her belly as she staggered to the lavatory , desperate to relieve herself .
But when she pulled down her drawers , there was … blood .
So much blood .
It soaked the fabric , trailing down her legs .
She stared , horrified .
Bewildered .
Crying through another vicious cramp , she wondered what the hell was going on .
She hadnt had her menstrual cycle in over a year ! 2/3 FTI , 14 Feb Chapter 246 76 % Gripping her garment so hard , her knuckles turned white , her breath coming in ragged gasps .
Gods , my stomach really , really hurts .
Could it be … ? No , no , it cannot be , she choked , shaking out of her body , I cant be … I cant be p pregnant .
Blood trailed like a painters careless brushstroke , staining everywhere it touched .
I ca ant be pregnant ! Covering her face with her hands , Emeriel screamed in denial .
They said it wasnt possible ! They said it t took time !! I cant … I cant , she sobbed .
I cant be losing my ch child .
Her knees gave way , and she fell like a rag to the ground , bawling like never before .
Right there , in the lavatory , Emeriels heart broke all over again .
With every trail of blood down her thighs , every stab of searing pain in her belly , Emeriel knew , with a growing , soul- shattering certainty , that a soul was leaving her body .
Her child was leaving .
And there was nothing she could do to stop it .