Captive Slave 88

Chapter 88

What just happened? Ackeira wondered, her body and soul wracked with pain. Everywhere hurts. She had come dangerously close to passing out.

Her chamber door opened once again, and her heart impulsively reached out in desperation, wishing for Lord Vladya's

"Keira"" A familiar voice reacheiber cars.

A breath of relief left her. "Em?" she croaked.

"Hey, it's okay. I'm here for you." Emeriel climbed into bed beside her and hugged her tightly. "He won't hurt you anymore. I saw him leave","

Her younger sister murmured soothingly, gently patting her hair Emeriel's body trembled, and Aekeira could hear the strain in her voice. "It's okay, I've got you. I'm sorry I can't protect you from this. I wish I could."

How could Aekeira express to her sister that, despite the pain he had caused, she secretly longed for Lord Vladya to return?

How could she explain that, even in the midst of her hurt, she still yearned to feel his touch, to have him inside her again?

Something was seriously wrong with her.

Aekeira buried her face in Emeriel's throat and let her tears flow freely.

AMIE

The day bled into dusk, casting long shadows that stretched from the looming towers of Ravenshadow fortress like grasping fingers. Amie walked with Emeriel along one of the many winding paths leading away from the sprawling fortress. "Where did you say we were headed again?" Emeriel asked. Dust rose from the path with each step, swirling around their ankles like a smoky haze.

"To the barn, my lady. Madam Livia said you should assist me in milking the cows, Amie replied.

flicker of doubt crossed Emeriel's brow, but he

"I overheard two maids from Blackstone conversing by the well. Apparently, Lord Vladya dismissed

capture his attention, no matter how little he was willing to grant them." She glanced at Emeriel. "So, was it

Relief washed over Amic.

was looking at her

deliver Prince Emeriel to Master Boris. But the added guilt of doing so shortly after Lord Vladya

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have arrived." Amie announced softly, gesturing towards a

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roof thatched with golden straw, stood a shon distance away. The air hung heavy with the scent of hay and livestock, mingling with the rhythmic stirrings of the animals. Shafts of golden sunlight seeped through the gaps in the aged wood, creating patterns upon the earthen floor below. Amie led Emeriel towards the doors, their hinges groaning in protest as they creaked open. As they stepped inside, a large hand, shot out from

Master Boris loomed over him, a cruel sneer twisting his

he snarled, his voice dripping with malice. "You've done well, Amie. Bringing him to me like a prized

at the comparison, her eyes widening in terror. Tears welled up, blurring her vision

step

her in disbelief. "Wh-what is the meaning of

Boris shoved Emeriel back onto his feet, keeping a tight grip on his arm. The man's gaze burned into Emeriel, a mix of raw lust and barely contained

the weight of her betrayal crushing down on her. Shamed in her

another glance at

stammered, her voice barely audible. Shame spurred her

you!" Emeriel tried to lunged towards Amie, but Master Boris dug his fingers into his skin. Master Boris shot

me," she mumbled with

the imposing metal gates of the forbidden chambers. His arms were crossed

voice broke the silence. "You

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