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Chapter 39

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Before Emeriel could pull the unic overhead, Ackeira moved in front of him, shielding him from view.

"May I g-go first, your highness?" Aekeira stuttered, her voice filled with trepidation.

The three grand lords's gazes fell upon Ackeira. What she had ju done was an abomination. A sacrilege.

11 was forbidden for a slave to make requests of any lord or to interfere with their commands. Ackeira had just broken two cardinal rules of the slaves. "What are you doing. Keira!" Emeriel whispered anxiously behind his sister.

Grand Lord Zaiper leaned forward on his throne, his brows furrowed. "But I commanded the boy to unclothe. How dare you interrupt a royal command?"

"I apologize for being so bold, but I wish to strip for you, your majesty," Aekeira insisted in a cool voice; her tone daring like a tempest. Only Emeriel noticed the slight tremor in her hand. "Please grant me the honor "Mmm," Grand Lord Zaiper scrutinized her, yet Aekeira stood her ground.

However, it was not Grand Lord Zaiper's gaze that frightened Emeriel the most. It was the way Grand Lord Vladya was looking at his sister.

His face displayed almost no expression, but the brewing storman his eyes sent shivers down Emeriel's spine.

What in the universe has Aekeira done to capture the attention of Grand Lord Vladya?

attention, little bird, you have it. Undress "Very well then. The boy can strip for me later. Since you are so eager to gain my for me." Grand Lord Zaiper declared, a predatory smile of indulgence on his face that fooled no one. He would undoubtedly punish Aekeira for daring to do what she had done.

Ackeira squeezed Emeriel's hand one last time before releasing it entirely and began to undress.

AEKEIRA

fierce need to protect

ceremony began, Aekeira's sole desire was to blend in To avoid being noticed. She felt relief when most of the

That is, until Em was given

of her younger sister's hand completely and started to

preoccupied with the other slaves, and now, numerous eyes were fixed upon her as she shed her garments. Standing before them,

them. The sound of impressed murmurs echoed around her, but she refrained from turning to investigate their origins. Approach,

between them until she stood upon the elevated podium where the four thrones were

Chapter 39

a vision of beanry Grand Land

And you were aware of that, were you

Ackeira nodded..

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of her harly.

know how beautiful your body is-how easily it could bring males to their knees. It was why you dared to intervene with my command. Because with a body like this, you believe their you

I merely desired to capture your attention once more Arkeira kept her eyes lowered as she spoke those lies, hog to soothe his

to his left and addressed Lord Vladya. "What do you

shiver ran down Ackeira's spine, and

at him. She was far too frightened

us the sight of your slave's ugly body came the calm response from Grand

Shame washed over Ackeira.

understanding. Grand Lord Vladya despised her.

He rose from his seat, his eyes fixated on Aekeira. "To the round table, slave. Go and lie upon it." Aekeira's trembling legs carried her toward the table, where she obediently laid down. The lord's

his hand finding its place on

Em averted, the full realization of the peril Aekeira was now in finally dawned on her, and she suppressed a

touch, your highness?" a lord's

all means, Lord

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