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"

bloodhost, she is a vixen who will tear you apart once she finds out what you are." She turned to face the exit,

AEKERIA

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

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 filled with joy, now understanding the allure 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

by the shoulders and shake some sense into her. To protect her from her own reckless heart. "What

to lose your

but it's so 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

preach caution and self-control when her own thoughts constantly returned

at

their sexual intimacy and bloodfeeding flickered through her mind, raising

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

her cheeks flushing as her gaze returned to the kaleidoscope of lights: above. "The

her eyes sparkling with joy. "I have never seen slaves so

"Uh-huh-

Vladya had carried her. Cradled her in his arms

remembered the feel of those strong arms encircling her, lifting her in the woods. Those piercing gray eyes staring down at her as if she was all that muttered

we're talking about, remember? He would sooner

touch lingered like a ghost of

is coming this way, Amie said in

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

shook her head, clutching the delicate paper orbs protectively.

will float till morning. You

wink

tonight" His gaze lingered on her

simple fabric. It was nothing fancy, but i t was

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