Chapter 254 Chapter 254 PRINCESS AEKERIA She froze , her breath ceasing in her chest .
Had she heard him right ? Aekeira stared ahead , unable to move .
Wh what ? Lets give it a try , the bonding ritual , Lord Vladya said again , coolly .
The world tilted beneath her feet .
He wanted to bond with her … To truly go ahead with it , against all odds ? Breathe , young princess , he gave the gentle command .
Aekeiras breath shuddered out of her .
Happiness , hope , fear , and disbelief rose inside her all at once .
Slowly , she turned to face him , wide , tear filled eyes meeting his Even as she moved , he didnt let her go .
Pulling back just enough to allow her movement , his strong arms still holding her protectively against his broad body .
But the odds … Her heart hammered wildly as she searched his face .
… the odds arent in ou our favor .
What if 76 % Damn them all .
The odds wont favor us tomorrow , nor in the future , he stated in a steady tone .
Im still going mad , youre still an unaltered human , and I have no soul .
She lowered her eyes .
But , he added , his voice dropping to a near whisper , lets do it anyway .
Tears welled in her eyes , blurring as she stared up to his handsome face .
Was this real ? Was she dreaming … ? You r really want to ? she stammered out hoarsely .
He gave a single , firm nod , confidence radiating from him .
Suddenly , uncertainty flashed across his features .
Unless you dont want to- I do .
Her reply was quick , breathless .
I really do .
Relief touched his stormy gray eyes .
I will understand if you dont- I love you .
The words made an escape before she could even think to hold them back .
He blinked at her .
But Aekeira wouldnt take it back .
Couldnt .
Im in love with you , she said , cheeks flushing , voice steadier .
Thave been for a long , long time .
I want to bond with you , to be with you .
I want to love you in every way I can , for as long as we have .
The soft breeze of the night filled the silence .
Why ? he asked , gruffly .
Aekeiras eyes zeroed in on the silver embroidery at his neckline +38 ) Wed , Feb 19 Chapter 254 331 I would be lying if I said it did not cross my mind , however there is a question that troubles me .
Why ? He sounded almost pained .
Why do you love me ? 1 I never gave you a reason to , he continued , confusion coatings rugged features .
I was brutal to you .
A monster .
I forced myself repeatedly on you- he cut off , looking away .
Why ? Why would a lady like you love a male like me , Aekeira ? Its downright baffling to me .
Why ? The truth is , I dont know .
Aekeira finally answered , shaking her head .
I dont have a logical reason for you .
The cool night air swirled around them , the chirping of birds in the distance .
In the beginning , I was sure I hated you .
But somewhere along the way , those feelings started to change .
Sincerity rang in her passionate voice .
I began thinking of you , worrying about you ….
desiring you .
Steeling herself , she stepped closer , closing the small gap hed placed between them .
Everything I gave , I gave willingly .
When you needed blood , when your bloodlust consumed you and your beast was too close to the surface , I wanted nothing more than to give you mine .
I wanted to ease your pain .
I wanted you inside me , even then .
She took his calloused fingers into hers , guiding it to her cheek , Huzzling against it .
I never forced myself to do any of it .
I never regretted anything .
I wanted to give you everything two years ago , and now .
His hand trembled slightly against hers .
I want us to be together , even if the heavens deem us unfit , she whispered , tears swimming in her eyes .
Even if our kinds dont match .
Lets try anyway .
I love you with everything in me He silenced her with a kiss .
His lips crashing into hers , so fiercely consuming it knocked her breath away .
His hand slipped to her hips , possessive and desperate , as if afraid she might slip away .
The kiss was fire and longing … need and devotion Aekeira melted into it , kissing him back with equal passion , pouring every ounce of her feeling into it .
She couldnt get enough of him this gruff , powerful , grumpy male who had somehow become hers .
When he pulled his lips from hers , he breathed heavily , his hands still firmly gripping her .
Without a word , he turned her back to face the window , his arms wrapping around her shoulders as he slumped slightly , enveloping her completely .
Together , they gazed out at the beautiful , airy night .
The stars above glittering .
He knows now .
He knows how I feel .
Aekeira felt lighter in her heart .
It didnt bother her that he hadnt said the words back , she didnt need him to .
His actions , his kisses , spoke louder than any words ever could .
I never thought Id feel these emotions running through me again , Vladya murmured , his cheek brushing hers , his breath warm against her skin .
Im starting to grow accustomed to them Weeks ago , they felt so foreign .
What do you feel ? she asked softly , tilting her head slightly to meet his eyes .
Happy .
A pause .
Content .
I wish for your happiness never to end .
I wish for you to keep feeling this way , My Lord .
Aekeira stroked the corded muscles of his arm , feeling whole inside .
11:08 Wed , Fed Ty Chapter 254 I remember the first day I felt … attraction for you .
It was around the forbidden charmbers , after Id checked on Daemonikais beast .
Never in my life did I think I would feel even the slightest desire for a hurman .
His fingers trailed through her hair , tone indifferent … his touch was anything but .

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was livid .
Aekeira smiled faintly , remembering all too well .
Back then , his constant anger , the coldness in his voice , the way he spat his disgust at her kind .
How far we have come .
76 % 0 A lot has changed with us , he murmured softly , as if he too were reflecting on their journey .
I never thought Id feel this way again .
For anyone , Aekeira .
Thank you for telling me .
I wish to ask a question .
Clearing her clogged throat , Aekeira ventured , About your soul … His hand in her hair stilled .
Lord Ottai said your soul is lost , not dead .
Is there really no chance to get it back without performing another dark magic ritual ? None .
Her shoulders slumped as silence fell between them .
Even if there were a way , the one person who might know is beyond reach .
What ? There might be a way ? Her eyes snapped to him , sharp with sudden hope .
Im not saying there is , Princess , Lord Vladya replied , addressing the unspoken question in her gaze .
Ive searched far and wide for centuries and found nothing .
I merely speculate that if anything could be done , the one old enough , wise enough , and knowledgeable enough to hold the answer is beyond reach .
Who is that ? The Oracle , he told her in a resigned tone .
Shes in deep sleep Aekeira was baffled .
But when she tried to ask again , he pulled away from her , stepping back .
Come , lets go for a walk .
The crease in her brow dissolved , replaced with a smile .
As My Lord wishes .
Holding hands , they walked out of her room .