**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live**
by Nora Vale Kingsley
In a universe where nothing came without a price, the allure of a gifted female was irresistible. Everyone longed to be the companion of one who possessed such extraordinary talents.
This insatiable desire thrust them into the limelight, making them the focal point of attention throughout the vast interstellar realm. Their everyday lives, every fleeting moment, were dissected and scrutinized on lightcore, a digital platform that amplified their existence to millions.
Yet, behind the glitz and glamour lay a grim reality. For their own protection, the government had shackled them to Central Planet, stripping away not just their freedom but also the very essence of choice. Their mates, once partners in love, were now mere puppets assigned to them by the Empire’s officials, serving as constant reminders of their confinement.
Though these women indulged in lives of luxury that many could only dream of, a shadow of discontent loomed over them. Happiness became a distant memory, replaced by an aching void.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, one among them succumbed to despair, attempting to extinguish her own light. It was a desperate act that left many questioning whether she was fortunate or cursed. Her mate, in a frantic bid to save her, managed to intervene just in time, yet the spark of joy within her had been extinguished forever.
Edric and Damian, two resolute souls, were determined to prevent Emma from following that tragic path.
Emma deserved to be free. She should have the liberty to roam wherever her heart desired, to pursue her passions without restraint. She should not be confined like a bird with clipped wings, trapped within the gilded cage constructed by the Empire.
So, when the alarming incident unfolded and they confirmed Emma’s survival, Damian sprang into action. He immediately commanded the top tech experts from NexusPrime Tech to sever the Empire’s signal from F–268 and erase any footage that had been captured by the system.
As he meticulously reviewed the video multiple times, Damian’s brow furrowed in concentration. “From the angle of this footage, it’s clear it wasn’t recorded by the government’s surveillance. It appears to have been filmed by another therian,” he remarked thoughtfully. “Moreover, Emma is notably absent from the video; it solely depicts the Divine Flame descending from the sky.”
After Damian shared his findings, Edric leaned in closer, his eyes fixed on the screen. “The female in this footage, Evie, mentioned that her mate was the one who filmed the scene. She also claimed that a level 8 beast attacked her, and it was the Divine Flame that came to her rescue.”
A chuckle escaped Damian’s lips, a sound tinged with disbelief. “I know that female well. On that day, she ventured into the forest alongside Emma and another female named Laura. I never anticipated she would put herself in such a precarious situation.”
He found the entire scenario amusing, a twist of fate that highlighted the unpredictability of life in their world.
Edric joined in the laughter, a glimmer of hope shining through their grim situation. “In a way, Evie inadvertently aided Emma by doing this. As a gesture of gratitude, since she wishes to reach Central Planet, we can facilitate her journey.”
Despite the underlying tension between the two men, their shared goal brought them together in a strange alliance.


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