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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

the fierce need to protect could diminish even the greatest

to blend in To avoid being noticed. She felt relief when most of the slaves were chosen

well. That is, until Em was

let go of her younger sister's

had drawn the attention of lords who weren't preoccupied with the other slaves, and now, numerous eyes were fixed

The sound of impressed murmurs echoed around her, but she refrained

stood upon the elevated podium

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And you were aware of that, were you

Ackeira nodded..

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every inch of her harly. "You caught my attention

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 would rather die than dare to obstruct your orders. I merely desired to capture your attention once more Arkeira kept her eyes lowered as she spoke those

head to see the grand lord smirking. Then, he burned to his left and addressed

Ackeira's spine, and for some reason,

was far too frightened of what she might

should proceed with whatever amusement you desire and spare us the sight of

Shame washed over Ackeira.

why he would expect any response at all from Lord Vladya was beyond Aekeira's understanding. Grand Lord Vladya despised her. He looked at her with rage and disgust, to the point where Aekeira half expected him to sever her head just to spare himself

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

Lord Zaiper entered her line of vision, his

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 voice came

means, Lord

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