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.

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

you've heard about the court incident? The grand lords have taken an interest in Emeriel. They have their eyes on him. It is dangerous to pursue your

care not for 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,

choked her. "No, Master" She gasped, fighting for

"Two nights from now, the barn,

how you do it. But if I don't see him there, I'll gut you like a fish and bury your

over Amie. She had no choice. "Yes," she whispered, her voice

DUTY,

GRAND LORD ZAIPER

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

these deliberations, Lord Jakal, the overseer of military affairs, stood

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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

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

and Vladya raised a placating

they kill is all," Zaiper praised, "I commend you, Lord Jakal,

military affairs beamed, bowing low in acknowledgment. "It

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

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

is the right thing

respect, Your I in court that day. It was undeniably terrifying, yes, but.." He shook his head, hi was also... extraordinary. Those were not the actions

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