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Chapter 17: Shattered Stone
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Julia jolted, screeching as her arm shattered at the elbow. She was only restrained by her other arm now, and the force of Severus's kick flung her back. She was nothing but a shaking heap on the floor of the throne room. Sidia covered her mouth in shock and sank to her knees. Tears flowed freely down her horrified face, and she choked back her sobs. "You didn't have to do that!" Sidia wailed. Severus ignored her. Instead, he approached his mother and removed the other shackle. He lifted the injured woman into his arms and held her close, swaying from side to side as he hummed to her. Instead of fighting him off, however, Julia wrapped her good arm around his neck and clung to him. Sidia was baffled by her reaction.After a few moments, Severus placed Julia on her feet. She was haggard, her face drawn and eyes listless. She turned her attention to Sidia."It was necessary, Your Grace." Her voice was raspy from screaming. "I know you are not used to such things. You were not rai
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Sidia started shaking as a strange smile broke across his face, spreading to his eyes. He uncrossed his arms and clasped them in front of his chest, leaning forward and causing the thick waves of his hair to fall over his shoulders and frame his frighteningly happy face."I cannot say I'm pleased with you, because I am absolutely delighted!" Severus exclaimed."What?" Sidia went dizzy, trying to keep herself together. What was he talking about?"You have unexpectedly proven yourself. I never anticipated a situation such as this, but I am touched by the way you responded to everything. Most humans would be more than happy to punish a vampire who nearly killed them, but you defended my mother." Severus whirled around and approached a small side table covered in neatly arranged crystal containers full of thick, red liquid. Now that it was clear Severus didn't plan on doing anything nefarious, Sidia relaxed her shoulders and took a real look around the room.Every wall was covered wi
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Severus easily gripped both of Sidia's arms at the wrist as she tried to push him away. He forced her arms behind her back and pressed himself to her, grinning the entire time. This close to his face, Sidia was overwhelmed by the scent of lavender."Do you know how hard it is to resist you?" Severus whispered, his voice husky. What? Sidia realized then that he wasn't angry with her. No, he was . . . lustful. His mouth hovered so close to hers. He enjoyed her defiance. Why?Just as quickly as he had grabbed her, he let go and stepped back. "I'm sorry. I was just so overcome.""What do you mean?" Sidia stammered."You are everything I want. I admit I haven't spent much time with you, and I debated bringing you here now. It's so difficult to control myself." Severus stepped forward again, but this time, he only cupped her face. Sidia didn't push him away this time. She didn't want to give into him. No, she had seen too much. There was no way she could ever fully support Severus. W
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"You truly mean it?" Severus gasped. "Yes, I do." Sidia nodded."That's wonderful!" Severus clapped his hands together and started pacing behind the desk. "I was so worried after what happened with my mother that you would hate me.""About that," Sidia replied. "I don't want to see such an act of violence again. I know this is the way you have ruled your empire, but it's not the way the world works anymore. If you want to bring humans and vampires together, then you must adapt."Severus kept pacing, his face unreadable in his hurried movements."Did you hear me?" Sidia asked."Yes, I heard you." He abruptly stopped. "We can discuss this and come to a better solution for handling such matters. I will not renounce my mother's punishment for the time being, especially since she consented to it. I am still the emperor, and even if you disagree with me, I will need you to respect that."Dread at that statement stabbed at Sidia, but she ignored it. People could change their minds. If
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Sidia's cheeks were still flushed as she thought about Marcus' finger pressed against her lips. She had so many other things to worry about, and her physical desires should have been the least of her concerns. However, there was simply no way she could focus on anything else besides the way Severus had touched her, the way she so desperately wanted Marcus to touch her. Practically feverish, her gut aching endlessly, she decided a bath would relax her. She quickly undressed and slipped into the hot water, sinking up to her neck before leaning back and floating in the stone tub. She tried to clear her thoughts, but they only persisted.She wanted Marcus. Unable to stop thinking about it, she finally gave in and closed her eyes, letting her mind picture everything. He would suddenly be at the edge of the tub, watching her body in the clear water. At first, she would be embarrassed and try to cover herself, but their eyes would meet and she would see the hunger lurking there. He would
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The throne room had been completely transformed. Sidia gasped as she walked under the heavy drapery of vines, plants, and mushrooms hanging over the space. Instead of a long table down the center of the room, there were several small round tables where humans and vampires were seated. The centerpieces were glowing bouquets of moss and lichen, and soft orbs of blue light hung in the air. A light blue and pink color palette washed over the cushions and tablecloths. The room made Sidia think of fairies, everything sparkling with a strange happiness that permeated her very bones.She turned her attention to the throne and was stunned to find that the main seat was gone. Instead, a short sofa with large cushions and soft pillows at the arms took up the raised platform. The gold and jewels normally on display had been put away, and there were pots overflowing with some of the plants Sidia had seen in the underground garden.Seated on the left side of the sofa, Severus looked resplendent in
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Severus sat back on the couch, draping his arm over Sidia once more. The rest of the court continued their celebration. They talked and laughed, and some fed off their human companions. Even without music, there was something sensual and inviting about the scene. Sidia wanted to immerse herself in that desirous state of being once again, but she was too worried about the future, too worried about getting out of this situation and stopping Severus from doing whatever it was he really intended to do to humanity.She turned to look at him, smiling as sweetly as she could. "Severus, now that we have a date set and the coven knows how important I am, I think it would be safe enough for me to walk about alone. I'd like to learn how to navigate the castle by myself." It was risky to ask for such a thing, especially in front of the court. However, in front of an audience might be the only way she could get what she wanted. "Hmmm." Severus didn't have much to say, but his arm tensed around
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