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.

He yanked her hair again, harder this time. "Do you think me a fool? How dare you lie to me? Where is the little prince, Amie? You were supposed to bring him

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

for what happened in court," Master Boris snarled, his fingers left her hair to tighten

her. "No, Master"

the barn, sixth hour past noon.

care how you do it. But if I don't see him there, I'll gut you like a fish and bury your corpse where no one will find it." His voice

over Amie. She had no choice. "Yes," she

DUTY,

GRAND LORD ZAIPER

courts within the fortress. The assembly convened here, with the grand

and hunts. Following these deliberations, Lord Jakal, the overseer of military affairs, stood to address the issue of the

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to 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 that the danger has passed," Lord Jakal announced, his voice

at the mention of ferals and their elimination. Zaiper had been bored to death by the court

and Vladya raised a placating hand in a gesture

be dealt with before they kill is all," Zaiper praised,

bowing low

Zaiper 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

nodded in approval as they usually did. The silence

the right thing to do, is

overseer of trade, rose to his feet. "With all due respect, Your I in court that day. It was undeniably terrifying, yes, but.." He

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