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

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.

Siren "Yes," she agreed. Emeriel recalled how her poor sister had barely survived her first and only night with the beast, her body bruised and battered. "I was lucky. I was always in heat during those times "During

Emeriel admitted, her ears

full heat, and the grand lords did not notice?" Lord Herod asked incredulously "How

not a full

Four mini-heats!? Fourt?"

shifted uncomfortably. "From your reaction, I gather

usually two, at most three, before

hers.

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

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next heat will occur. She's very skilled in these matters. We can discuss how to proceed from there." "There's no

his head without hesitation. "No, Emeriel, that is

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 she is kn-knotted repeatedly Her face burned with embarrassment, but she pressed on. "Better you

healer examines you, we will make arrangements to ensure you are in a safe

can't have the one my soul yearns for, then it must be you." The thought of being with anyone else made her skin crawl. "No one else. I'd rather

Herod asked gently, his gaze searching her