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

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Chapter 74

EMERIEL

In the following two days, Emeriel was relocated to Blackstone and Lord VLadya departed on his journey. He was assigned to work in the gardens-a prospect that filled him with unexpected relief.

Emeriel had always envied the slaves who worked in the gardens drawn to the earthy scents and the quiet rhythm of tending to life. It had been one of his indulgences back in Navia a haven of peace amid a life of turmoil.

Emeriel couldn't be certain whether it was due to what had happened in court or if the slaves in Blackstone were simply different, but he noticed a change in the way he was treated.

The slave masters no longer bellowed at him, and his fellow slaves no longer sought reasons to harm him. Even the Urekai maids displayed a newfound respect. They observed him with curiosity as he moved about and generally stayed out of his way.

Aekeira began visiting more frequently as well Once she had finished her tasks, she would hasten to help Emeriel with his work.

Of course, they had to be discreet about it, as the slave masters frowned upon slaves aiding one

However, yesterday, while Aekeira balanced a brimming clay jug helping Emericl soak the thi master in charge of their duties caught them. Emeriel tensed, the watering can slipping from hu sprang upright, rigid as the dried stalks bordering the garden. another

flowerbeds, the slave

mb fingers, and they

they awaited their punishment. Surprisingly, the slave master ignored them, leaving Emeriel utterly

Lord Vladya.

chamber?" she queried, a lingering sniffle betraying her tears. Her

I am not pleased with that. I do not want the beast mounting you." Emeriel held her tighter, his resolve hardening. "Better me than

sure?" she asked, her voice small, worry

not. It is not mere luck," Emeriel gently cupped her cheek, his gaze- searching hers. "Look into my eyes,

tightness around her eyes But a flicker of reluctant acceptance softened her features. She ceased her arguments, her small sigh echoing

a change in Aekeira. She became happier,

than his sister ever acknowledged, and the thought that he'd lifted that burden from her shoulders filled

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could not help but

arrival, the guards simply glanced at him before stepping aside. The same guards who had once yelled at him to leave. hurled threats, and shoved, him now cleared his path. Emeriel would never openly acknowledge the trickle of satisfaction it brought him He

it had Emeriel pinned to the wall. Its swift movement no longer frightened Emeriel as it would have before. Instead, he willingly

its rough tongue

he remembered that the beast had bloodfed days ago, so the fear eased,

raw meat and steaming bowls of offal-the beast devoured them with

was the one he wanted to eat. As if he wanted to bend Emeriel over and Emeriel

if he was eating nt

was an illusion. Emeriel found himself thinking

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