Vladya's eyes flew open. Silence fell like a shroud. "I did not say that," he stated, at last."But that's what happened, isn't it?" Aekeira murmured, "It would explain the wounds, the poison."Vladya was too exhausted for this confrontation. Were all human royals this stubborn, or was it a trait shared solely by this female and her brother?"Fine," he conceded, the word heavy with resignation. "I saved the boy's life. Are you satisfied? Now, go tend to him and leave me in peace, Aekeira." A flicker of vulnerability crossed his voice as he added, "Please."She only stepped closer. Her movements infused with a strange, hesitant grace. "You saved his life. You saved Em’s life," she repeated, wonder warring her features.Vladya sighed.Her eyes locked with his, a torrent of emotions swirling within them—concern, a fierce protectiveness, and a strange glint of... fascination? "I can't leave you like this."“Of course, you can.”"Let me help you,” she whispered.He laughed. A harsh, empty
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