Chapter 11: Aekeira's desperate arms grasped Emeriel, and she gazed into his eyes. "They must never discover you are a girl, Emeriel. Never! Neither the humans nor the Urekai must find out." The door swung open, announcing Livia's return, accompanied by the young girl, Amie, and another group of Urekai soldiers. "It is time. Let us proceed," Livia declared, her eyes widening. "It is inadvisable for you to touch her now. You do not want to leave your scent on her. Release her immediately." "What do you mean? What will happen if I touch my sister?" Emeriel asked, quickly pulling away. "The beast must not detect any other scent on her. If it smells a scent it hates, it may become even more brutal-it might even tear her apart. That is why you must not touch her, Emeriel." Livia nodded for the men to escort Aekeira out of the room, and Emeriel followed. The journey was long and silent, involving many twists and turns. They passed by human slaves and Urekai maids within the vast fortress, but as they approached their destination, the faces grew scarce, and the surroundings became eerily quiet. Fear and goosebumps crept over Emeriel as they entered a haunting corridor. A strange sensation fell over Emeriel, and the silence became almost deafening. It felt as though they were walking through a graveyard. "This is as far as we go," Livia whispered at the entrance of the hallway. "You can proceed from here, Aekeira." Emeriel ignored the head maid's words about not touching his sister and gripped Aekeira's arm tightly. "Don't do it," he pleaded, shaking his head vehemently. Aekeira did not turn to look at him. She gently pulled her hand away and continued forward. Back at their chambers, Emeriel began to pace. He scratched his arm, feeling restless and irritable. All he wanted was for his sister to remain alive until the next day. Whether she was wounded or in pain, it didn't matter, as long as she was alive. It might have been selfish of him, but he couldn't bring himself to care. But as he paced, Emeriel felt really, really strange. Hot. So hot. As if he was burning from the inside. PRINCESS AEKEIRA The forbidden chambers were engulfed in pitch-black darkness. Unable to see anything, Aekeira's fear skyrocketed. But she could sense she was not alone. Something was watching her. Goosebumps spread across her body, a primal awareness of danger prickling her skin. With trembling hands, Aekeira began to undress. The Urekais possessed exceptional night vision, and she was certain this beast could see her clearly. "Present to the beast. You might survive if you present well," the words of the older woman echoed in her mind. Naked, she fell to her knees, her body trembling uncontrollably. She lowered her upper body until her shoulder pressed against the cool floor, spreading her knees wide to expose herself fully. "Don't present your anus," the older woman had instructed her earlier, as she poured copious amounts of liquid into Aekeira's intimate area for lubrication. "There is no consciousness within the beast. Only sex, bloodfeeding, and killing." Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!