Captive Slave 83

Chapter 83

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when Amie arrived for her shift, a wave of relief washed over her at the sight of Slave Master Caine alone behind the tavern bar, Master Boris notably absent. The feeling lingered, a comforting warmth against the chill of the night as she finished her work and stepped out into the darkness.

Eager to return to the fortress, she took the shorter route through the barn. But her steps faltered as a bloodcurdling scream pierced the silence. More screams, more pleas. The slave, whoever it was, was begging a master for mercy. She recognized the masculine voice.

Master Boris.

Hell, hell, hell. Amie's pace quickened, panic constricting her throat She'd managed to avoid him all week - why had she chosen the shortcut tonight!

A brutal yank on her hair sent a jolt of pain through her scalp. "Ah, there you are, my little sneak," Boris's voice rasped in her ear, hot with malice. "Sneaky, sneaky, Amie"

She winced. "M-Master Boris".

"You've been avoiding me."

"Never, Master," she choked out, the lie tasting bitter on her tongue.

fool? How dare you lie to me? Where is the little prince, Amie? You were supposed to bring

Boris. Surely, you've heard about the court incident? The grand lords have taken an interest in Emeriel. They have their eyes on him. It is dangerous

snarled, his fingers left her hair to tighten around her throat. "How

"No, Master" She gasped, fighting

the barn, sixth hour past noon.

you like a fish and bury your corpse where no one will find it." His voice was low and

she whispered, her voice barely audible.

DUTY,

GRAND LORD ZAIPER

aspects except its name and location. Its appearance mirrored that of -most courts within the fortress. The assembly convened here, with the grand lords settled in their seats and the high lords taking up their

quite some time, with discussions revolving around taxes, crops, and hunts. Following these deliberations, Lord Jakal, the overseer

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them. The mountainside is now tree from the threat of ferals. It is unfortunate, a family of four was

sudden interest at the mention of ferals and their elimination. Zaiper had been bored to death by the court proceedings, but now his ears perked up, and he leaned

Vladya raised a placating hand in a gesture

are wild creatures that must be dealt with before they kill is all," Zaiper praised, "I commend you, Lord

bowing low in acknowledgment. "It is

them. As I mentioned during the harvest, it is time to peacefully send the grand king home. I believe most

none of the heads he expected nodded in approval as they usually did. The silence that followed

vanished. "Surely, it is the right thing to do, is

due respect, Your I in court that day. It was undeniably terrifying, yes, but.." He shook his head, hi was also... extraordinary. Those were not the actions of

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