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

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"

will tear 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

AEKERIA

Aekeira had imagined it would be. Standing beside Amie in the bustling square, she watched in

into a canvas of light and color. The joyous laughter and excited chatter of the crowd were infectious, a chorus of

euphoria, a grating worry twisted in her

morning, 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 hard to believe, but not as hard as she had found Em's confession about how intimate she had

What were you thinking?" Ackeira hissed reproachfully. She had wanted to grab Em by the shoulders and shake some sense into her. To protect her from her own reckless heart. "What if

lose

hard. I wish to be near him, always," Em had said in a soft, broken whisper, her eyes brimming with tears. "My heart aches for him.

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

belly at the mere thought

sexual intimacy and bloodfeeding flickered through

your own world again And why that

flushing as her gaze returned

not?" Amie sighed, her eyes sparkling with joy. "I have

"Uh-huh-

Cradled her in his arms through

feel of those strong arms encircling her, lifting her in the woods. Those piercing gray eyes staring

Vladya we're talking about, remember?

lingered like a ghost of warmness refusing

coming this way, Amie said

approached them with his shy smile and dimpled cheeks Hi. Have you not

orbs protectively.

smile widened. "Lanterns will float till morning.

shot Arkeira a knowing wink before

tonight" His gaze lingered on her

Aekeira smoothed down the simple fabric. It was nothing fancy, but i t was a