Chapter 98 Ukrac , Yazs voice broke the silence once more , filled with astonishment .
Your Highness , if the grand king continues , he will drain the boy .
It was true .
Finally , Vladya managed to overcome his shock , forcing his stiff limbs to move .
Yet his steps faltered after a single stride .
He watched , transfixed , as Daemonikais beast withdrew its fang from the boys neck , all on its own , sealing the wound with gentle swipe of its tongue , They will kill you , the boys voice was a fragile whisper against the beasts fur , barely audible even to Vladyas heightened senses .
I dont want you to die .
But Vladya had heard it .
Every word , every tremor of despair .
He had heard Emeriels plea for help , the beasts answering roar , the raw exchange of trust and need , and now , this .
I wish for you to get better , Emeriels words were starting to slu : now , Oh … I feel drowsy .
The boy was high as the heavens .
Blood drunk , just like his sister The lingering scent of Aekeira still clung to him , intertwined with the warmth of her moisture on his inner robe .
Vladya needed to leave before the beast sensed his presence and considered him a threat .
He retreated , his steps quick and silent .
Yaz following behind him His head spun with a whirlwind of thoughts , his mind racing to make sense se of it all .
There were missing pieces , gaps that needed to be filled .
Vladya needed time to think and connect the dots .
He was overlooking something .
That tiny , elusive detail that would finally make everything come together and make sense What in the world just happened back there ? What had he just witnessed ? He would find out .
AEKIERA That night , Arkiera sat beside Emeriels bed .
Her fingers gently combing through her sleeping sisters jet black hair , her gaze fixed on the rhythmic rise and fall of her chest .
My brave , brave little sister , she whispered To think shed been blissfully unaware while Em had fought for her life today , not once , but twice , filled her with a shame she couldnt shake Guilt gnawed at her .
Ackeira should protect her little sister , not the other way around .
She was the elder , after all .
Aekeira was the weak one , always hiding behind Ems courage .
En was the one who worked extra hard , not only to keep up with the boys but to shield her sister in the process .
Their lives had always been harsh , yet they had found happiness in each other .
Even amidst sorrow , they had shared smiles Once we lose our smiles , we have nothing else .
Em used to say 1/4 17:03 Sat , Dec 28 G Chapter 98 2.55 %% Once so unflappable , her poor sister had become withdrawn and easily frightened .
Em had lost her smile, now she cried almost every day .
Even tonight Consumed with the pain of the beasts death on the morrow , she had cried herself to sleep .
Keira ? Em stirred , her voice groggy , eyes pully .
Are you crying No.
Im not .
Ackeira smiled , tucking a strand of hair back .
Go back to sleep , Em .
Ems breathing steadied again , her features relaxing .
Sleep .
Em .
If they kill the beast tomorrow , I will be here for you .
We will get through the pain together .
You have been strong for so long .
From now on , I will be strong for both of us .
Mekeira kissed her forehead , a tear rolling down her eyes .
EMERIEL A raw , suffocating grief twisted in Emeriels gut as he gazed down upon the crowd of Urekai , from his shadowed perch on the balcony of the southern wing .
Heart heavy with sorrow .
by each Urekai illuminated the aving no corner unoccupied- The night enveloped the surroundings in darkness , yet the multitude of fire tor scene as if it were daylight .
They assembled at the tournament arena , filling eve Some were even standing .
Soldiers and Urekai maids were granted permission to and , while humans were strictly forbidden .
Any human found near the arena shall be burned alive , Lord Zaiper had stated , earlier that morning .
Thus , everyone was confined to quarters .
However , Emeriel had slipped away .
Not out of a desire for death , but because he simply could not bear to remain within the suffocating walls of his chamber .
He had tried to stay put , he truly had .
Yet this pain … it was a living thing , gnawing at him from within .
His heart burned , each beat a searing agony .
They will kill him tonight , He squeezed his eyes shut against the image , swallowing a sob .
The weight in his chest threatened to suffocate him .
Em … ? a soft , gentle voice called .
Emeriel turned , tears streaming down his face as he met Aekeiras gaze .
A helpless plea in his eyes .
Oh Em , dont do this to yourself , Aekeira whispered , her voice alled with worry .
His sister looked exhausted , she had been frantic with worry since yesterday , stressed for him .
Yesterday , Emeriel had felt intoxicated in a way he never had before .
He had floated a kind of soothing euphoria hed never known , all because his Beloved had drunk from him .
A strange lightness .
Blissful .
Relaxing .
He had woken afterward , in the forbidden chamber , the beasts arm draped protectively over him .
And now , they would execute him .
Dont , dont , Aekeira pleaded , but it was too late .
-Sobs ripped from Emeriels throat , agonizing cries that echoed his internal torment .
Tears streamed down his face , hot and relentless Em Ackeira whispered helplessly , pulling him into a tight embrace It hurts , he gasped , his body shaking as he clung to Aekeira , his voice breaking Like someone is sawing at my limb .
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Fam bere for you , Ackeira soothed , her own voice trembling as she fought back her own tears .
Let it all out .
No , she should not Madam Livia stood silhouetted against the torchlight , her expression stern .
What are you two doing here ! They sprang apart , staring at the older woman guiltily .
Do you wish to be burned alive ? Livias voice was sharp , yet a hit of concern softened her words .
Aekeira , why are you encouraging her to cry and attract the soldiers ? You two should not be here .
Madam Livia … Emeriel cried hoarsely , but she cut him off with a raised hand .
Enough .
Back to your rooms , now Emericl shook his head in protest .
Go now , There was no room for argument in her tone .
You both are far from Blackstone , and its not safe .
Come , I lead you back to your rooms .
With a final , shuddering sob , he allowed Aekeira to guide him away .
Together , safety of their quarters .
GRAND LORD ZAIPER I shall allowed the head maid back to the Zaiper stood tall at the podium , his eyes sweeping over the crowd assembled before him the vast expanse of faces illuminated by torchlight .
He could barely contain the triumphant grin tugging at his lips .
His heart swelled with such joy that he had to fight the urge to whistle a merry tune .
With effort , he composed his features into a mask of cool authority .
Tonight was a night for celebration Finally .
After tonight , he would be one giant step closer to claiming the grand throne .
To his right , Ottals shoulders slumped in mourning , sadness , and desolation etched on his face .
On his left , Vladya remained his usual enigmatic self .
But Zaiper could sense the tension radiating from him .
The male was a coiled spring .
ready to snap .
As they waited for the soldiers to complete their preparations ensuring everyone was seated and the pathways were clear Zaipers eyes settled on three healers seated across from them .
They were the ones responsible for concocting the poisons that had been administered to the beast earlier in the day , weakening its strength .
Now , the lead healer carefully coated three ceremonial daggers with a fresh batch of venom Zaiper could already envision how this night would end , could almost taste the power that awaited him .
It was intoxicating Exhilarating .
And the anticipation was killing him .
My dearest people .
He rose , addressing the crowd .
We gather here tonight to pay our final respects , and to bid farewell to our grand ruler , Tonight , he will officially join our ancestors in the realm beyond .
Zaipers heightened senses picked up the soft sounds of weeping from the crowd and resisted the urge to roll his eyes .
Soldiers , bring forth the beast , he commanded .
The sound of doors creaking open , followed by the rattle of chains .
Ten soldiers emerged , laboriously carrying a massive cage of reinforced steel , designed to withstand tremendous force Inside , the colossal beast lay motionless .
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Chapter 98 55 % Zaiper noted the numerous darts embedded in the beasts hide , the tools used to subdue and weaken it .
And it had worked .

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Though they lacked the power of the Eclipse Moon , Daemonikas legendary beast had been reduced to the state of a mere lad , stripped of its power and menace .
Gazing upon the creature , Zaiper could scarcely believe this was the same beast that had overpowered him and his own beast on countless occasions , more times than he cared to admit .
Tonight was his night .
He could almost taste the victory .
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