Captive Slave 108

Chapter 108

Two Months Later

"What about this?" Ackeira asked, her knees bouncing with infectious excitement.

Emericl smiled warmly at her sister. I think it'll look stunning on you"

Ackeira clutched the dress to her chest, a delighted squeal escaping her lips. "Yessss! This is the one!"

Amie giggled, clutching her own chosen garment with equal enthusiasmu..

They were gathered in Emeriel's chamber, abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Lantern Festival. The entire fortress was brimming with an unusual air of merriment, a profound joy that had reached everyone-even the slaves.

For the first time in living memory, there was a festival where slaves were not merely servants, but participants.

Instead of serving drinks, enduring humiliating introductions, and being mounted or whipped for fun, they were permitted to dress up and partake in the festivities alongside the Urekais

"I think I finally understand why these people were so lost without their grand king." Amie said, her eyes sparkling with admiration. "He truly is a remarkable male. Rumors say Grand Lord Zaiper and several others objected to allowing slaves to attend, but Grand King Daemonikai put his foot down. He said, and I quote."

Amie's hands went to her hips, her chin lifted as she deepened her voice in imitation. "They will attend the Lantern Festival. Zaiper. According to all I've heard, they have not had a day to themselves in over five hundred years. I have more reasons to hate them than you do, and I do, but they will still have this day Amie's voice returned to its normal pitch, brimming with excitement. Then, he marched out of coun, leaving the lords speechless."

Emeriel chuckled and shook her head. "Amie, you're quite the gossip and storyteller."

Amie smiled. The slaves who served in court during that meeting said Lord Zaiper was furning, but he didn't dare utter a word in protest. To make

three of them burst into

could have seen the look on Lord Zaiper's

get to have tomorrow to ourselves, Ackera said, her gaze returning to the dress in her hands. "Oh, I need to start making my

sister, a warmth spreading through her chest. She had never seen Aekeira so genuinely happy before. and it

Hansel might even muster the courage to speak to you if you have a beautiful lantern" She nudged Ackeira, wiggling her brows meaningfully. The slave boy of Aekeira's age, was known for his awkward stumbles

Then, turning to Emeriel, she asked,

her hair. "He mentioned he already has a lantern prepared for me. I could ask him to provide some for you

"Where's the fun in that? We'll make our own lanterns." She paused, then asked

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Chapter 108

this mean you two are... you

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He doesn't see me that way, and don't see him that way either. We are simply friends." Unfortunately, the one I do see that way does not

in your eyes just dimmed, Prince Emeriel," Amic observed softly, her words pulling Emeriel from

is a happy day, and tomorrow

some of Ackeira's happiness slipped too. "Are you alright,

""Yes. Yes, of course.

will be safe. That's all I want. Em. For you to be safe." Emeriel understood the unspoken message behind her sister's words. Avoid the grand king, avoid any connection with him, and you'll remain hidden, your true gender a secret. Emeriel knew all that. Lord Vladya had told her so in many words. She had dutifully used scent suppressors every day for the past few months, except for the occasional inornings when she ventured out

fingers brushed away the tears

even realized she was crying. What was wrong with

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