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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

fascinating how the fierce need to protect could diminish even the greatest fear

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

until Em was given

go of her younger sister's hand completely and started

lords who weren't preoccupied with the other slaves, and now, numerous eyes were fixed upon her as she shed her garments. Standing

impressed murmurs echoed around her, but she

until she stood upon the elevated podium

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of beanry Grand Land Zaiper's gaze

And you were aware of that,

Ackeira nodded..

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every inch of her harly. "You caught my

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 wield great

once more Arkeira kept her eyes lowered as she spoke those lies, hog to soothe his ego without laying it on too thick. "Interesting.

see the grand lord smirking. Then, he burned to his left and addressed Lord Vladya. "What do you think,

shiver ran down Ackeira's spine, and for some reason, her

him. She was far too frightened of what she might

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

Shame washed over Ackeira.

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

"You know what? You are quite right. 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

line of vision, his hand

immediate danger to Em averted, the full realization of the peril Aekeira was now in finally dawned

I touch, your highness?" a

means, Lord

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