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.

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

at the tavern anymore, Master Boris. Surely, you've heard about the court incident? The grand lords have taken an interest in Emeriel. They have their eyes on him.

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

Master"

His grip loosened. "Two nights from now, the barn, sixth hour past noon.

I don't see him there, I'll gut you like a fish and bury your

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

DUTY, RAVENSHADOW

GRAND LORD ZAIPER

Its appearance mirrored that of -most courts within the fortress. The assembly convened here, with the grand lords settled in their seats

for quite some time, with discussions revolving around taxes, crops, and hunts. Following these deliberations, Lord Jakal, the overseer of military affairs, stood to address the issue

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announce that my soldiers have finally captured and eliminated two of them. The mountainside is now tree from the threat of ferals. It is unfortunate, a family of four was lost before we could apprehend them, but I am relieved

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

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

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

beamed, bowing low in acknowledgment. "It is

purred, his smile returning "Speaking of ferals. It is high time we discuss the mightiest among them. As I mentioned during the harvest, it is time to peacefully send the grand king home. I believe most of you agreed with me then. that it is the right course of

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

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

Your I in court that day. It was undeniably terrifying, yes, but.." He

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