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."

exactly did you hear?" Lord

are said to be deadly, unpredictable and almost feral in their actions." "Emeriel listed off on his fingers as he rambled. "Their mating habits are said to be as brutal as their killings, and while they have bloodhosts,

needed to hear," Lord Vladya added in

amused, spoke up, "I will leave the briefing to Lord Vladya. I need to attend to

Emeriel almost

not hold back. "Think again,

the briefing then?" Lord

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

picked up on that, quickly adding, "You know you don't want that to happen. Besides, let us not forget

glared at him, and Lord Ottai offered a wolfish smile. "I believe it's time to collect. You do

and Lord Vladya stood

began walking, and Emeriel fell into

annoyed. "However, I will not delve into the vast knowledge of our kind, for it is too extensive to cover. Instead, I will share the

Emeriel braced himself.

and humans

Grand King Daemonikai.

mere mention of the name had goosebumps spreading on

Urekai to have ever existed, his reputation was known throughout the

the four rulers, he was

strength were legendary. Some even

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

a conversation over a glass of champagne, Alvin, in a drunken state, told the prince

the moon, right?" Emeriel asked, wondering if the rumors were true. "It comes every five hundred years, rendering you lots incredibly weak. Weaker than a newborn baby. Vulnerable to 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

was largely due to the efforts of the four rulers, particularly Daemonikai." He looked distant, as if he could see that night playing out before him. "Daemonikai exerted every ounce of his strength to save his people. Sacrificed everything he had...knowing

Consequences?

suddenly felt bad. The humans regarded that night as a victory. Talked about it as a great achievement. But hearing it now,

changed," Lord Vlayda said. "Many Urekai lost their bondmates and children. Those who remained were hardened

bitterness off his tone. "The Urekai took numerous slaves and