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

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Chapter 71 EMERIEL

Emeriel dressed, his fingers working the fabric of his tunic. Across the room, Ackeira paced anxiously, her restless steps loud in the room.

Each spoke of her deep worry and unease. Emeriel glanced at her, a faint smile tugging at his lips despite the knot of tension in his own chest.

"Keira. I've told you not to dwell on it so much." Emeriel tried to reassure her, smiling despite the knot of tension in his own chest. "Worrying won't make things better."

She paused mid-step, turning to face him with troubled eyes. "But why would he want to see you, Em? What if he blames you for what happened in court? What if he accuses you of... She hesitated, biting her lip. "What if he accuses you of witchcraft?" Emeriel gave her a delusional look. "Witchcraft? Seriously?"

Aekeira fidgeted, "Look, Grand Lord Vladya is so strange, Em." she resumed pacing. her arms crossed tightly over her chest. "He's unpredictable. That's why I'm so worried. You never know what he's thinkin

Emeriel let out a quiet sigh. "I believe if he intended to punish me, he wouldn't have waited to bring me to his chambers. He would have punished me alongside Mistress Sinai. Pulling his tunic over his head and smoothing the fabric as he spoke. "Besides, he followed you to rescue me from that place, did he not? I don't think he went through all that trouble just to punish me.

"Well, when you put it like that, you might have a point," Aekeira admitted reluctantly.

"How are you feeling, Emeriel?" Madam Livia asked. "I did not attend court, but I heard what happened. Everyone did."

"Is it bad?" Ackeria asked.

"It's been the talk of every gathering and the subject of countless discussions. People can't help but speculate and develop their own theories about what had happened." Madam Livia sighed, "Some are worried because it means the beast can escape its golden cage at any moment, and go on a rampage, wreaking havoc on the kingdom. On the other hand, there are those who, despite their fear, find a glimmer of hope. That behavior was not the action of a feral beast. Perhaps it means their king can be healed." Emeriel shook her head. What if she is what brings the beast back? What would that mean?

I'm fine, Madam Livia, Emericl answered. "King Daemonikai didn't hurt me." If anything, he protected her. But he kept that part to himself.

the signs were in front of him. He had a connection with Grand King Daemonikai. A

me. Dream about it Get wet for him. One that made him feel all kinds

what he had said in court, right before the beast

had come to court to rescue him. There was no denying it now, he was indeed

it to himself for the first time felt like a heavy burden fted from his shoulders, but at the same time, a knot formed in his stomach. What did all this

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kind. With a male who lost his wife and two

a sick joke played by

given the hardships he and Ackeira had endured growing up and being sold into this place. But to subject him to this kind of cruelty

was

what I said?" Madam Livia's voice snapped

"Huh?"

said we're done here, and you're ready to meet with the third ruler. What were you thinking about?" Madarn Livia pressed. "Nothing, he answered, but when they gazed at him skeptically, he added, "Just how good it feels to be back. After being, you know in the dark for days." Madam Livia and Amie nodded in understanding before walking away to pack

moved closer, her gaze more scrutinizing. "Are you

thing equipment.

a was

too fearful of

to confide in his sister, but he knew it would only distress her. Ackeira: that possibility, and truth be told, so

a soft smile.

look beautiful, Em. Even in male attire." Ackeira