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

his fingers as he rambled. "Their mating habits are said to be as

hear," Lord

somewhat amused, spoke up, "I will leave the briefing

him! Emeriel almost shouted. But

"Think again, Lord Ottai. There is

the briefing

and he gave Emeriel a hard look, as if actually

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

smile. "I believe it's time to collect. You do the briefing. Off I go." With that, Lord Ottai strode

Emeriel and Lord Vladya stood facing

Lord Vladya began walking, and Emeriel fell

truly bizarre." Lord Vladya looked mildly annoyed. "However, I will

Emeriel braced himself.

hundred years ago, and even before that, my people and humans coexisted peacefully. Grand King

Grand King Daemonikai.

mere mention of the name had goosebumps spreading on

have ever existed, his reputation was

rulers, he was the very first.

legendary. Some even suggested he couldn't be

one that struck terror into the hearts of

continued. "During a conversation over a glass of champagne, Alvin, in a drunken state, told the prince the secrets

night when the Urekai were naturally stripped of their power and strength by 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

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

Consequences?

humans regarded that night as a victory. Talked about it as a great achievement. But hearing

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

population, forcing many into hiding." Emeriel couldn't keep the bitterness off his tone. "The Urekai took numerous