That Prince Is A Girl The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate by Kiss Leilani

CHAPTER 4

PRINCE EMERIEL

Emeriel was horrified. I must rescue Aekeira! We need to escape!

"I know you are there, pretty prince. I can smell you," Lord Vladya's voice rang out.

Emeriel gasped, frozen in place as Lord Vladya's imposing figure emerged from the door. His cold, lifeless gray and yellow eyes fixed upon Emeriel. Instinctively, Emeriel took a step back. Then another.

Lord Vladya smirked. "I would advise against whatever thoughts are brewing in that little head of yours. You have no inkling of where you are, do you?"

Emeriel could only discern they were in the tallest, most fortified fortress he had ever seen. He shook his head, his fear palpable.

"You are in Ravenshadow," Lord Ottai said, coming up behind the scarred Lord.

Ravenshadow?

The Ravenshadow!?

No, by the Light, this cannot be happening.

"R-Ravenshadow Citadel? The home of the f-four grand rulers of the Urekais. The Whispering Abyss of great power?" Emeriel blurted out, unable to contain his terror any longer.

Lord Ottai snorted. "That is what humans call it. We do not. But yes, you are correct. You are in the Ravenshadow Citadel, Prince Emeriel."

"You do not need me to inform you that this is the most secure place in Urai, with vast lands in which you could get lost in if you attempt to escape." Lord Vladya smirked. "A vortex that would swallow you, never to be seen again. There is no escape from Ravenshadow." Emeriel heard their words, but his mind was consumed by a far greater fear.

"The four grand rulers of the Urekais reside here?" Emeriel mused, dreadfully. "They do." Lord Ottai sounded mildly amused, drawing Emeriel's attention. Emeriel had no idea he'd said that out loud.

Inching closer to Lord Ottai-He seemed the less intimidating and a preferable choice in that moment-Emeriel threw weary glances at the scarred lord. "I have heard rumors about Urekai."

you hear?"

listed off on his fingers as he rambled. "Their mating habits are said to be as brutal as their killings, and while they

Just what I needed to hear," Lord Vladya added in a

"I will leave the briefing to Lord Vladya. I need

leave me with him! Emeriel almost shouted. But he bit his lips hard,

hold back. "Think again, Lord

you prefer Lord Zaiper handle the briefing then?" Lord Ottai asked

Lord Vladya's jaw and he gave Emeriel a hard look, as if actually

that, quickly adding, "You know you don't want that to happen. Besides, let us not forget the favor you owe me.

glared at him, and Lord Ottai offered a wolfish smile. "I believe it's time to collect. You do the briefing. Off I go." With that, Lord Ottai strode away, exuding an air of sophistication with every

and Lord Vladya

and Emeriel fell into step behind

will not delve into the vast knowledge of our kind, for it is

Emeriel braced himself.

that, my people and humans coexisted

Grand King Daemonikai.

name had goosebumps spreading on Emeriel's skin, knees quaking

have ever existed, his reputation was known throughout the world,

four rulers, he was the

were legendary. Some even suggested he couldn't

Daemonikai, was one that struck terror into the hearts of every species

Alvin, made friends with a human prince." Lord Vladya continued. "During a conversation over a glass of champagne, Alvin,

attack," The scarred Urekai stopped and eyed Emeriel, nodding before walking again. "What Alvin didn't know was the prince's father used his son to gather information about us. King Memphis had his eyes set on our land. To make a long story short, the humans breached our defenses and attacked us

shadow crossed Lord Vladya's eyes. "Many of our people were killed. The survival of the Urekai was largely due to the efforts of the four rulers, particularly Daemonikai." He looked distant, as if he could see that night playing

Consequences?

that night as a victory. Talked about it as a great achievement. But hearing it now, it was

lost their bondmates and children. Those who remained were hardened by

off his tone. "The Urekai took numerous slaves and nearly depleted the human lands of their