Captive Slave 126

Chapter 126

"Do you think he suspects?" the girl asked at last, breaking the silence.

Alviara shook her head slowly. "I doubt it. But then, who can truly know the workings of his mind?" A pause, "What is your

name

"Emeriel."

"Emeriel." The name was like a caress on Alviara's tongue. "Ah, the human prince? Stolen from court by the beast? The one whom a slave master met his end for daring to defile? It all makes sense now." The girl, Emeriel, swayed on her feet, her face pale and drawn.

Alviara reached out a hand to steady her. "Are you alright?"

"The feeding. It... uhh...."

"Blood drunk?" Alviara's eyebrows shot up in disbelief. "You feel intoxicated?"

Emeriel let out a sheepish sigh. "A little."

"Huh. Guess what they say is true. Soulbonds really are the whole package," Alviara said in disbelief, "Well, human, I will be on my way. Tonight was... interesting. Let's do it again sometime

Alviara started to walk away, then paused, turning back. "Do you want my advise?"

Emeriel shrugged, her eyes still closed.

"Hide your identity as long as you can. Nothing good will come from the discovery of your secret. That male loved his bondmate deeply, and he lost her in a way you already know. If you ask me, it is probably best if His Grace never finds out. It would likely be in your best interest"

who will tear you apart once she finds out what you are." She

AEKERIA

imagined it would be. Standing beside Amie in the bustling square, she watched in awe as hundreds

joyous laughter and excited chatter of the crowd were infectious, a chorus of "oohs" and "ahhs" rippled through

a grating worry twisted in her gut whenever her

the chaos it unleashed upon the unbonded males of the fortress. Ackeira had found it hard to believe, but not as

to grab Em by the shoulders and shake some sense into her.

to lose

aches for him. I yearn for him, like fire in my blood. Crave him so much. You would not

caution and self-control when her own thoughts constantly returned to Lord

at the mere thought

and bloodfeeding flickered

"You're lost in your own world

gaze returned to the kaleidoscope

Amie sighed, her eyes sparkling with joy. "I

"Uh-huh-

carried her. Cradled her in his arms through

her, lifting her in the woods. Those piercing gray eyes staring down

Vladya we're talking about, remember? He

lingered like a

coming this way, Amie

and dimpled cheeks Hi. Have you not floated your lantern

head, clutching the delicate paper orbs protectively. "Not yet. I'm

smile widened. "Lanterns will float till morning. You can take your

shot Arkeira a knowing wink

His

but i

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