AEKEIRAWith infinite care, Lord Vladya settled the swaddled infant into the mother's waiting arms, who then passed the bundle to the hovering nursemaid."I am ready to nourish you. Allow me but a moment to assume the posture for the Sacred Ways of Old," Lady Merrilyn said."There will be no need for that," Lord Vladya’s voice was hoarse, but he cleared his throat, steadying it. "When you’re in perfect health, we shall attempt it. Until then, the regular manner of feeding shall suffice."The sacred ways of old? Aekeira filed the question away in her mind for her next visit to the library."Are you certain? I do not mind in the least.” Lady Merrilyn smiled. “I worry about you, dear Vlad, a lot.""You had major complications during the birth, remember?” Lord Vladya eyed her. “It's why you're on bedrest. I worry for you too, Merry, and I would do nothing to jeopardize your health. Now, feed me.""As my master wishes." She extended her pale, slender hand, which Lord Vladya grasped, helpin
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