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.

in our lives, allow me to protect you,

"I am

continue arguing, but determination returned to Aekeira's eyes. His sister would never back down.

at last, conceding.

Aekeira nodded as well

please leave before Madam Livia returns. She stepped away briefly to use the chamber pot in the closest restroom." "Allow me to escort you to

verge of protest, but Emeriel gently took her hand and guided her forward. Eventually, Aekeira gave in, letting

Emeriel's grasp, and her shoulders tense. She's terrified. New tears welled in Emeriel's eyes, but he quickly blinked them away. If Aekeira had to bear this horrific torment once

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do was be strong for

turned to Aekeira. "I will remain here waiting

emanated from behind

The growl was so scary he felt an overwhelming urge

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his hands tightly, "Run, Em. Escape from this place. Leave the southern

together!" Emeriel

are

barked at them, coming into view. "Come

to protest. He opened

Instant." Madam Livia punctuated her words

air, even more

Emeriel reluctantly released Aekeira's hand. He walked away toward

Emeriel, come with me." Madam Livia marched off, leaving

Emeriel complied and followed.

that urged him to run and never look back-screamed at him to stay. With every step he took away, his skin prickled,

AEKIERA

human forms without opening the main

even more restless

the beast sniffed her cautiously, its predatory instincts on high alert. Aekeira held her breath, afraid the

hand reached out, its claws pressing against her 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 the door. Then, the beast turned its attention to the door. Taking two steps

astonishing force, pushing against the sturdy oak door. With a resounding crash, the door