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.

his beast form? A feral one, no less?" Lord Herod winced, his eyes filled with pity. "You were fortunate to be in heat throughout those. It 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 night with the beast, her body bruised and battered. "I was lucky. I was always in heat during

admitted, her ears

heat, and the grand lords did not

not a full hear, Emeriel

Four mini-heats!? Fourt?"

reaction, I

at most three, before a full one. Vera never

hers.

full heat is forthcoming, Emeriel, Trust me, you do not want to be at the fortress

the head maid,

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healer examine you. She might be able to predict when your next heat will occur. She's very skilled in these matters. We can discuss how to proceed from there."

his head without hesitation. "No,

pleaded, her voice trembling. "I have heard that during a full heat,

Never," Lord Herod declared firmly. "After my healer examines you, we will make arrangements to ensure you are in a safe and secure location for your heat. Even if I do not take it, you will be protected and allowed to choose another

must be you." The thought of being with anyone else

not even want me, do you, little one?" Lord Herod asked gently, his gaze