Chapter 71 EMERIEL Emeriel dressed , his fingers working the fabric of his tunic .
Across the room , Ackeira paced anxiously , her restless steps loud in the room .
Each spoke of her deep worry and unease.
Emeriel glanced at her , a faint smile tugging at his lips despite the knot of tension in his own chest .
Keira .
Ive told you not to dwell on it so much .
Emeriel tried to reassure her , smiling despite the knot of tension in his own chest .
Worrying wont make things better .
She paused mid step , turning to face him with troubled eyes .
But why would he want to see you, Em ? What if he blames you for what happened in court ? What if he accuses you of … She hesitated , biting her lip .
What if he accuses you of witchcraft ? Emeriel gave her a delusional look .
Witchcraft ? Seriously ? Aekeira fidgeted , Look , Grand Lord Vladya is so strange , Em .
she resumed pacing .
her arms crossed tightly over her chest .
Hes unpredictable .
Thats why Im so worried .
You never know what hes thinkin Emeriel let out a quiet sigh .
I believe if he intended to punish me , he wouldnt have waited to bring me to his chambers .
He would have punished me alongside Mistress Sinai .
Pulling his tunic over his head and smoothing the fabric as he spoke .
Besides , he followed you to rescue me from that place , did he not ? I dont think he went through all that trouble just to punish me .
Well, when you put it like that , you might have a point , Aekeira admitted reluctantly .
How are you feeling , Emeriel ? Madam Livia asked .
I did not attend court , but I heard what happened .
Everyone did .
Is it bad ? Ackeria asked .
Its been the talk of every gathering and the subject of countless discussions .
People cant help but speculate and develop their own theories about what had happened .
Madam Livia sighed , Some are worried because it means the beast can escape its golden cage at any moment , and go on a rampage , wreaking havoc on the kingdom .
On the other hand , there are those who , despite their fear , find a glimmer of hope .
That behavior was not the action of a feral beast .
Perhaps it means their king can be healed .
Emeriel shook her head .
What if she is what brings the beast back ? What would that mean ? Im fine , Madam Livia , Emericl answered .
King Daemonikai didnt hurt me .
If anything , he protected her .
But he kept that part to himself .
The beast did protect him .
Emeriel would no longer deceive himself when all the signs were in front of him .
He had a connection with Grand King Daemonikai .
A special connection one strong enough to make a mindless beast take such an interest in him.
One that made Emeriel notice and think about the beast all the me .
Dream about it Get wet for him .
One that made him feel all kinds of strange urges and say all kinds of weird things .
Like what he had said in court , right before the beast broke free The beast had come to court to rescue him .
There was no denying it now , he was indeed the beasts Soulbond Admitting it to himself for the first time felt like a heavy burden fted from his shoulders , but at the same time , a knot formed in his stomach .
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Chapter 71 9.57 % Fate is such a cruel thing .
Matching him with a species that harbored an intense hatred for his own kind .
With a male who lost his wife and two sons at the hands of Emeriels people , and as if that wasnt enough , he lost his sanity and remained in his beast form for five hundred years .
It felt like a sick joke played by the heavens .
Emeriel had always sensed the gods were not on his side , given the hardships he and Ackeira had endured growing up and being sold into this place .
But to subject him to this kind of cruelty was unimaginable .
And to his dismay , he was beginging to … care for the beast .
Hear what I said ? Madam Livias voice snapped him out of his thoughts .
Huh ? I said were done here , and youre ready to meet with the third ruler .
What were you thinking about ? Madarn Livia pressed .
Nothing , he answered , but when they gazed at him skeptically , he added , Just how good it feels to be back .
After being , you know in the dark for days .
Madam Livia and Amie nodded in understanding before walking away to pack up Ackeira moved closer , her gaze more scrutinizing .
Are you sure youre alright ? thing equipment .
a was too fearful of Emericl wanted nothing more than to confide in his sister , but he knew it would only distress her .
Ackeira : that possibility , and truth be told , so was he .
He gave her a soft smile .
Im fine .
You look beautiful , Em .
Even in male attire .
Ackeira returned his smile .
Im just so glad that evil mistress didnt succeed with her wicked plans .
Although I never want to be in her position .
I loved the punishment Grand Lord Vladya gave her .
I feel guilty about loving it .
Emeriel added sheepishly .
I do too .
But she deserved it .
Ackeira giggled .
Grand Lord Vlada can be so cruel .
Remember the look on her face ! Emeriel chuckled .

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She looked like a dragon ready to breathe fire An ugly dragon , for that matter , Ackeira added .
They burst out laughing .
Just like children , you two .
Madam Livia shook her head .
Alright , Emeriel , come on , let us go .
You do not want to keep the grand lord waiting .
Aekeira , go back to your duties before your slave master notices your absence and punishes you .
Aekeira nodded as Madam Livia led Emericl away , Although he had assured Aekeira not to worry , all his courage and optimism evaporated as he entered the western wing- Livia bid him farewell , taking Amie with her , leaving him to continue on his own .
One of the guards at the intersection had directed him away from the side door he was planning to enter , leading him towards the grand entrance of Lord Vladyas abode .
By the time Emeriel stood on the stoop , his heart was pounding in his chest .
He knocked once and raised his voice .
Your Highness , it is 1 , Emeriel ? 23