Meaning to the words below:
Algos: Pain
Lagneia: Pleasure
Pharmakos: Sacrifice
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Dakota turned to face Amir, her body trembling as she said, "I will prepare him."
Amir stopped mid-step, his dark aura momentarily calming as if acknowledging her words.
She knelt beside Harith, her hands moving to his garments. Her fingers trembled as she began undressing him.
Harith's eyes met hers, confusion and fear etched deeply into his young face.
"Harith," Dakota said softly, her voice quivering but filled with a strange tenderness. "Do you love your little brother?"
At the mention of Hanu, Harith's expression softened, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"Yes, Mother," he replied, his voice proud and sincere. "I want Hanu to grow big and be the patriarch of the tribe."