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"

you apart once she finds out what you are." She turned to face the exit, but looked back. "Stay safe, and I wish you luck, human. With a male like the grand king, you will need all the luck in the

AEKERIA

Amie in the bustling square, she watched in awe as hundreds

glowing orb carried wishes and dreams, transforming the square into a canvas of light and color. The joyous laughter and excited chatter of the crowd were infectious, a chorus of "oohs" and "ahhs" rippled through the air. Ackeira's heart was

of this euphoria, a grating worry twisted in her

whispers of what happened the previous night had reached her ears. Em's daring act of serving the king's dinner, a maid going into full heat, and the chaos it unleashed upon the unbonded males of the fortress. Ackeira had found it

by the shoulders and shake some sense into her. To protect her from her own reckless heart. "What if he found out? Are

to lose your

"My heart aches for him. I yearn for him, like fire in my blood. Crave him so much. You would not understand, Ackeira" The fight had drained out of Ackeira. Because she really was beginning

self-control when her own thoughts constantly

belly at the mere thought of him

of their sexual intimacy and bloodfeeding flickered through her mind,

Amie nudge her. "You're lost in your own world again

cheeks flushing as her gaze returned to

with joy. "I

"Uh-huh-

Vladya had carried her. Cradled her in his arms through

encircling her, lifting her in the woods. Those piercing gray eyes

Aekeira! Do NOT read into it. This is Lord Vladya we're talking about, remember? He

touch lingered like a ghost

He is coming this

and dimpled cheeks Hi. Have you not floated your lantern

protectively.

float till

knowing wink before

tonight" His gaze lingered on her

was nothing fancy, but i t was a far cry

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