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

incident? The grand lords have taken an interest in Emeriel. They have

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

choked her. "No, Master"

"Two nights from now, the barn,

see him there, I'll gut you like a fish

choice. "Yes," she whispered, her

DUTY, RAVENSHADOW

GRAND LORD ZAIPER

was similar to the grand high court in all aspects except its name and location. Its appearance mirrored that of -most courts within the fortress. The assembly convened here, with the grand lords

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

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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 a mix of pride

been bored to death by the court proceedings, but now his ears perked up, and he

and Vladya raised a placating hand in a gesture of surrender. Ottai visibly

be dealt with before they kill is all,"

low in acknowledgment. "It is my duty, Your

of ferals. It is high time we discuss the mightiest among them. As I mentioned during the harvest, it is time to peacefully

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

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

in court that day. It was undeniably terrifying, yes, but.." He shook his head, hi was also... extraordinary.

all saw what

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