Chapter 260 Chapter 260 66 % 13 But that wall has long since crumbled .
Lord Ottai took her trembling hand away from her face , holding it .
Its gone , Emeriel .
It hasnt been there for a long time .
Your feelings for him returned , no matter how hard you tried to fight them .
And while you were with him again , those feelings only grew stronger .
Youre hurting now because youre trying to run from what you already know to be true .
I havent even crossed the m mountain yet , and I al already miss him so much .
She turned , tracing the path they had walked .
It hasnt even been a full day s since I saw him , and all I want is to go to him .
To b be in his presence for the rest of the day .
Her voice dropped to a whisper .
How do I live without him , Lord Ottai ? No one can answer that question but you , dear child , He gave her hand a comforting squeeze .
I dont want to live without him .
I dont want to go back to the hell of living without him again .
A choked , shaky laugh broke from her lips as she swiped at her eyes .
I thought leaving was the answer that I wouldnt survive if he broke my .
heart again .
But now that Ive thought about it … the truth is , I cannot survive a future without him in it .
Lord Ottais gaze softened , and he tilted his head .
Have you ever told him that ? Im too afraid … Emeriel looked down at her hand in his , her voice barely above a whisper .
Terrified itll be thrown back in my face .
Sometimes , the best solution is to step beyond that fear .
To take a single step of courage .
Because what truly hurts is not trying , but giving up .
Lord Ottai said .
Riel .
Emeriels head shot up at that deep , unmistakable voice , her breath catching painfully in her chest .
Had she heard that right ? Hes behind me , isnt he ? she whispered shakily .
Yes , he is .
Lord Ottai … This time , tell him everything .
No running .
No holding back .
Face him and pour out your heart .
Hope unfurled in her chest .
Just hearing King Daemonikais voice had taken some of the crushing weight off her heart .
His presence alone made it easier to breathe .
Ive been fighting a lost cause all this time , havent I ? Riel , look at me .
Her heart stuttered and she looked up at Lord Ottai .
Ill leave you two to talk .
Ottai released her hand , stepping back .
With her tear streaked face , and breaths that trembled , Emeriel turned to face him .
Weak kneed , she turned , her gaze meeting King Daemonikai .
I c cant do it , she choked out .
I cant l leave .
He stood there , looking tense .
His expression tight , an underlying pain to it .
He didnt move , didnt close the distance between them .
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Chapter 260 So Emeriel took that step .
And then another .
Closing the space until only the faintest breath separated them .
༢.66 % 13 She tilted her head up to him , tears rolling down unchecked .
I dont want to leave .
Letting out a heart wrenching sob , she shook her head vigorously .
I dont w want to lose you .
Not again .
His hard eyes softened for a fleeting moment before they flickered away .
Hes angry with me , isnt he ? she thought bitterly .
Why wouldnt he be ? She had shared the most beautiful , passionate night with him , only to leave him a few hours later .
I would be furious , too .
So , Emeriel laid her heart bare .
I 1 love you .
King Daemonikais eyes snapped back to hers , naked emotions swirling in her eyes .
He stared .
I love you , Daemonikai Vipertheriov Naelzharoth .
I love you so much it hurts .
Grand King Daemonikai moved so sudden , cursing harshly as he closed the distance between them , pulling her roughly into his arms .
The force of his embrace stole her breath away .
How could you leave ? His voice was low and pained .
After the night we had , after everything … how could you leave ? Emeriel shook her head frantically .
Sobs wracked her body , making it difficult to speak .
Im sorry , Im so sorry .
I dont know what I was thinking .
Her words tumbled out incoherently between gasps and cries .
I know I havent made things easy for you .
I was so lost in my own pain … I didnt see yours .
I didnt give you a chance- Stop .
Dont say that .
No , please listen .
I truly am orry .
She clung to him .
Forgive me , Your Grace .
Dont ever let me go .
I will be good , I promise .

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I will do anything you say- Ukrae , Riel , he groaned , his hands gripping her back .
Wait a minute .
I w will be her replacement if thats what you want , Desperation edged into Emeriels voice .
Just let me s stay by your side .
Please- Emeriel ! he snapped in a sharp , commanding tone , one she had never heard before .
It struck through her like a lightning bolt , silencing her instantly .
He released her abruptly , a look of regret flashing across his face .
Shit , I just used the Alpha Will on you .
Im sorry , I never use it that way .
its just- Running a hand through his hair , he gripped her shoulders , his fingers digging into her skin as he forced her to meet his gaze .
Listen to me , will you ? Are you ready to really hear me ? Yes , she whispered , her chest heaving .
Even if she could get hurt , Emeriel needed to hear what he had to say .
Tell me everything , please .
First of all , I dont see you as a replacement for Evie .
Erase that thought from your mind .
You are your own person , Emeriel , with your own unique qualities and abilities .
Your own unique spirit and fire .
You are two separate beings , and you can never be mistaken for each other .
Not in my mind , not to anyone else .
He punctuated each word firmly , leaving no room for doubt .
When I look at you , all I see is Emeriel .
She opened her mouth to speak , but he raised a finger to her lips .
Shh.
Let me finish .
Emeriel nodded , her hands clutching his cloak .
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