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

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Chapter 16

You should not be here, Em. Please, go away."

"And what are you doing here?" Emeriel countered, casting an apprehensive glance toward the imposing metal gates. "Come on, let's leave this place," he urged, taking hold of Aekeira's hand "No!" Ackeira jerked her hand away. "I need to be here. But you, Emeriel, you should not. Leave."

"What? No! You do not need to be here. No sane person should be here!" Emeriel seized her hand once more, this time his grip tightened. "Come on, Keira, please, let us go!"

"I can't, okay!?" Aekeira's voice cracked, tears falling, smearing her makeup.

She looked completely tired, as if burdened by the weight of the world. The sight pierced Emeriel's heart like a dagger.

His sister no longer tried to withdraw her hand; simply too weary to fight.

"I cannot leave, Em," she whispered tearfully. "If I do, it will be you who goes behind those closed doors."

Emeriel recoiled at the thought.

But he quickly recovered. "Fine, I will go to the forbidden chambers-"

"No, you cannot!" Aekeira stated vehemently, her eyes

wide. "Not you, Em. Never you, do you hear me. I will do it."

Emeriel did not want to enter that chamber, barricaded with metal rods, and face the most terrifying beast that lurked within, either. The mere idea frightened him to the core.

But he would do anything to protect Aekeira. Seeing her so defeated, he couldn't bear to witness her suffering.

"Please, Kiera, let me go. I want to protect you," Emeriel pleaded, tears welling in his eyes. His lower lip quivered with

emotion.

Aekeira shook her head, and this time, she drew Emeriel into her embrace. Emeriel clung to her, buring his face to her neck as tears streamed down his face.

our lives, allow me to protect

smile. "I am the elder one here. It is my duty

determination returned to Aekeira's eyes. His sister would never

at last, conceding.

Aekeira nodded as well

a kiss on Emeriel's forehead. "Now, please leave before Madam Livia returns. She stepped away briefly to use the chamber pot in the closest

gently took her hand and guided her forward.

her shoulders tense. She's terrified. New tears welled in Emeriel's eyes, but he

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he could do was be strong

gates. Emeriel turned to Aekeira.

low rumble emanated from behind

growl was so scary he felt an overwhelming urge to flee. To run

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of running, she clutched his hands tightly, "Run, Em. Escape

go together!" Emeriel

in Tartarus are

at them, coming into view.

desperately wanted to protest. He

This. Instant." Madam Livia punctuated

air, even more thunderous than the

reluctantly released Aekeira's hand. He walked

me." Madam Livia marched off,

Emeriel complied and followed.

to run and never look back-screamed at him to stay. With every step he took away, his skin prickled, and a sensation akin to needles spread through his body. Stay, stay,

AEKIERA

made it that way so they could enter in their human forms without opening

restless than it had been the

high alert. Aekeira held her breath, afraid the slightest movement

arms as it effortlessly lifted her off the ground. With a wave of its hand, she was dropped to another corner of the dark room, deliberately away from

exerted an astonishing force, pushing against the sturdy oak door.