Captive Slave 114

Chapter 114

"My Lord. 1. I don't understand what you mean," Emeriel stammered.

I believe you do, Emeriel, Lord Herod countered, his eyes filled with kindness. "A Soulbord knows. It might not be immediate, but it eventually becomes clear. You are a Siren, are you not?" He figured it out. She sighed, resignation washing over her as she nodded slowly in admission.

Lord Herod nodded back, appearing unsurprised. "No one else could connect the dots because they remain unaware of your true gender. I wonder why it never occurred to me?

"Are you displeased? That I kept this from you?"

"Displeased?" He shook his head. "No, little one. I understand your reasons. But this is no small secret you carry. You are brave."

Silence settled between them.

"A Soulbond is a precious gift, so rare.. a true blessing." he mused "But..."

"But fate has played a cruel trick, Emeriel finished, a bitter smile twisting her lips. "Matching a human to the one male who would rather die than claim one as his mate. Yes, I am aware of the irony" Lord Herod remained silent for a moment, his brow furrowed contemplation

Then, he straightened. "You've had your heats, have you not?" he asked, his gaze sharp. "How have you managed them?"

Emeriel's cheeks flushed crimson. "The beast. He came to me several times. And a few other times, I sought him out in my delirium.

could have been far worse, even for a Siren "Yes," she agreed. Emeriel recalled how her poor sister had barely survived her first and only

her ears

and the grand lords did not notice?"

not a full hear,

Four mini-heats!? Fourt?"

"From your reaction, I gather

it's usually two, at most three, before a full one. Vera never experienced

hers.

heat is forthcoming, Emeriel, Trust me, you do not want to be at the fortress when it hits, especially with the grand

sighed. "Madam Livia, the head maid, said the same

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occur. She's very skilled in these matters. We can discuss how to proceed from there." "There's no beast anymore, and King Daemonikai is...

high lord shook his head without hesitation. "No, Emeriel, that is not going to

trust in this kingdom. I would rather you take it than anyone else. Or multiple others, she pleaded, her voice trembling. "I have heard that during a full heat, the female doesn't care how many males mount her, as long as

to ensure you are in a safe and secure location for your heat. Even if I do not

want anyone else. If I can't have the one my soul yearns for, then it must be you." The thought of being with anyone else made her skin

even want me, do you, little one?" Lord Herod asked gently, his gaze searching her face. You do not desire me

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