Chapter 249 Chapter 249 Thats progress .
Daemonikai should be happy .
But seeing such despair on her face was agony .
No one he cared for should ever hurt like this , and worst of all , he knew it was his fault .
Closing the distance between them in a single stride , hed his arms around her , pulling her close .
His hold was firm , strong , ready to hold her even if she struggled to break free .
But she didnt .
Instead , she trembled , her fragile body tense against his .
Your Grace … she said , her voice was a broken whisper .
I would take all the pain away , he brought his lips near her ear .
If I could , I would draw it out of you like poison and make it my own .
She shook her head faintly .
You already have so much pain .
I couldnt let you take mine , too not if it meant youd have to bear it within yourself .
Ukrae .
His heart twisted painfully .
This girl will be the death of me .
She did not hug him back , but she didnt push him away either .
She stood pliant in his arms , letting him embrace her .
That much was enough for him .
5 PRINCESS EMERIEL She was tired .
Bone deep , soul crushingly tired .
Leaving Urai was supposed to lighten her heart .
To lift the burden pressing down on her chest , after all , she was going back to her world .
There she planned to find a small cabin near the river to settle down and live a quiet , undisturbed life .
The first thing she would do was face the problem of her heat .
No more suppressants , no more running from it .
If it consumed her , so be it .
Even if it meant arranging five men to help her through the fevered , miserable nights , she would be ready .
Anything to make her next heat bearable .
If she survived that , she would live out a small , quiet life , fading into obscurity until the end of her days .
See ? Im making plans .
Thats living , right ? But the heavy stone pressing on her chest refused to lift … until her grand king pulled her into his arms .
And , just like that , Emeriel could breathe again .
The suffocating heaviness eased , and her troubled inner self stilled .
His arms were truly the most secure place in the world for me .
Tears pricked at her eyes .
How could she ever live without this ? Im relieved to see you well again , Riel , he said in a tender voice .
It did things to her ….
the way he said her name .
Soft and intimate , like a whispered promise .
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Chapter 249 How will you live without all this ? her mind whispered .
I did it before .
I can do it again .
Right … ? You have been through a great ordeal .
Ill allow you to rest .
He finally pulled away , kissing her forehead .
Goodnight , Riel .
Emeriel watched him leave , holding back tears .
She tossed and turned , sleep proving to be her greatest enemy .
Her restless mind refused to still , her thoughts shackled to one man .
The heaviness in her heart was back again , the silence of the night too deafening .
At Dawn you will leave this place forever .
The thought struck her like a sword .
Away from your Beloved .
Never to feel his touch , to taste his kisses again .
Her throat convulsed , and she dragged in uneven breaths , fighting the constriction in her chest .
Never to feel his strong arms around you .
Never to touch him again .
Never to feel him inside you .
The ache was unbearable .
Rising , Emeriel picked up her cloak , leaving her bedchambers .
She walked through the quiet halls , past guards stationed at the royal residence who bowed and stepped aside without question , until she stood before the door to his private chambers .
What are you doing ? her rational mind demanded .
If you allow yourself to have a taste of him when you are leaving tomorrow , how will you ever survive without it ? This is NOT a good idea ! Emeriels hand trembled on the doorknob .
Her breaths came quick and shallow as her internal war continued .
Turn back .
Go away , her rational mind scolded .
Not a good idea , Emeriel .
But another voice … softer , more desperate , whispered back .
Just one last night .
I need to feel him one last time .
You know the risks .
If you do this , theres a chance your heat will come early .
You are NOT ready for it .
I miss him , she whispered aloud in a quiet plea .
Just this one night with him is all I ask for , is that too much to ask ? I miss him so much , it hurts .
A pause followed in her chaotic mind .
You poor , poor thing , the inner voice sighed , resigned .
t She gripped the doorknob tighter , and with a soft click , it swung open .
Stepping inside , she closed the door behind her .
GRAND KING DAEMONIKAI His eyes snapped open , his sharp senses registering the presence of an intruder .
But a familiar calm settle over him .
His beast purred in his chest , ears perking up in recognition .
Her scent reached him , even as his vision quickly adjusted to the darkness .

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And there she was , standing in the doorway .
She removed the cloak and his eyes greedily drank her in … tracing every inch of her .
A vision of sexy beauty .
That almost transparent nightgown hugged her curves like a second skin , showing off every dip and swell of her body .
Emeriel , are you alright ? he rasped , sitting up .
I need … She licked her lips , then whispered , I need you .
Throat going dry , he forced his gaze to meet her face .
What he saw there gave his hunger a pause .
It was the first time since her return he had seen the mask of composure completely removed .
Too many emotions on her face .
Need , fear , vulnerability , hunger , and … resignation .
Something was wrong .
Seeing her so raw , so unguarded , disturbed him greatly .
Riel … did something happen ? You know you can tell me , he prompted , his tone gentler , coaxing .
Her hand moved to the straps of her nightdress , slowly sliding the fabric from her shoulders , until it fell soundlessly to the floor , pooling at her feet .
Emeriel stood before him , completely naked .