Captive Slave 111

Chapter 111

EMERIEL

Emeriel forced herself to step back from the grand king's embrage. "Thank you, Your Grace."

As they resumed their walk, a tingling sensation spread through her body, her heart pounding in her chest. Why did the universe seem to delight in her suffering? Why was she constantly subjected to these trials!

No, Your Grace, we have not met before.

Another lie to add to the growing list of deceptions weighing heavily on her conscience. It was necessary for her survival, but it still stung.

She was no longer Prince Emeriel, nor was she simply Slave Emeriel. She was Princess Galilea, a betrothed to a Urekai high lord.

She needed to start acting the part, instead of yearning to be back in those strong arms, safe and protected.

"Why are you so nervous around me, Princess?" King Daemonika questioned, in that rich voice that made her jittery on Le inside.

How to answer that question? Emeriel opted for a half-truth. "Well, you are the grand king," she said, her voice holding a slight tremor. "I have heard many stories about you, and frankly, they are enough to make anyone nervous. I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way?"

For the first time, the corners of his lips twitched upwards, hinting at a smile that never fully bloomed. "You are not," he admitted, "You may relax. Princess. I assure you, I will not harm you."

don't like my kind. The

faltered, and he

Emeriel pleaded, mortified. I

hands clasped behind his back,

broken only by the sounds of nature and the rustling of leaves beneath their

This tranquil oasis had always

to see the garden, Your Grace?" she offered, hoping to steer the conversation away from her earlier blunder. His eyes met

her. There was no shyness, no

her insides burning. She had never been looked

she asked, her voice husky

way, please," he said,

racing as she guided him through the garden. All too happy to break the

step, a constant reminder of his potent

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them like a vibrant tableau of color. Tall, ivy-clad walls enclosed the space, creating an intimate haven that seemed to shut out the outside world. The garden was carefully arranged, with symmetrical beds overflowing with medicinal herbs, fragrant flowers,

rosemary.

blossoms. These are borage flowers, Your Grace. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also known to uplift the spirit.

this? Perhaps it was because she hoped by engaging him, she could prolong

precious encounter she had never dared to imagine. In its wickedness, fate had somehow. found a way to bring this

gaze. "Courage from a flower,

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