That Prince Is A Girl The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate by Kiss Leilani

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."

he didn't dare utter a word in protest. To make matters worse, Lord Vlady

three of them burst into laughter, unable to contain their

have seen the look on Lord

to ourselves, Ackera said, her gaze returning to the dress in her hands. "Oh, I need to

through her chest. She had never seen Aekeira so genuinely happy before. and it filled her with

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 and stutters

eyes. "You're full of jokes, Amie. Then, turning to

a lantern prepared for me. I could ask him to provide

fun in that? We'll make our own lanterns." She paused, then asked with a hint

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you two are... you know?

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see him that way either.

Prince Emeriel," Amic

thing. Today is a happy day, and tomorrow will be even happier."

slipped too.

""Yes. Yes, of course.

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

fingers brushed away

had not even realized she was crying. What