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.

yanked her hair again, harder this time. "Do you think me a fool? How dare you lie to me? Where is

doesn't work at the tavern anymore, Master Boris. Surely, you've heard about the court incident? The grand lords have taken an interest in

what happened in court," Master Boris snarled, his fingers left her hair to tighten around her throat. "How dare you lecture me? You do not want to anger me, do

choked her. "No, Master" She gasped,

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

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 was

she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I will

DUTY,

GRAND LORD ZAIPER

court in all aspects except its name and location. Its appearance mirrored that of -most courts

deliberations, Lord Jakal, the overseer of military

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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 ringing

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

and Vladya raised a placating hand in a gesture of

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

overseer of military affairs beamed, bowing low in acknowledgment. "It is

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

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

is the right thing to do,

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

We all saw

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