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.

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

The grand lords have taken an interest in Emeriel. They

court," Master Boris snarled, his fingers left her hair to tighten around her throat. "How dare you

"No, Master" She gasped, fighting

nights from now, the barn, sixth hour past noon. Bring the

him there, I'll gut you like a fish and bury your corpse where no one will find it."

no choice. "Yes," she whispered, her voice

OF DUTY,

GRAND LORD ZAIPER

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

meeting had been in progress for quite some time, with discussions revolving around taxes, crops, and hunts. Following these deliberations, Lord Jakal, the overseer of

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threat of ferals. It is unfortunate, a family of four was lost before we could apprehend them, but I am relieved that the danger has passed," Lord Jakal announced, his voice ringing with

been bored to death by the court proceedings, but now his ears perked up, and he leaned forward. Vladya rolled his

pleading look, and Vladya raised a placating hand in a gesture of surrender.

kill is all,"

low

it is time to peacefully send the grand king home. I believe most of you

this time, none of the heads he expected nodded in approval as they usually

is the right thing to do, is

his feet. "With all due respect, Your I in court that day. It was undeniably terrifying, yes, but.."

disagree. We all saw

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