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

AEKERIA

beside Amie in the bustling

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"

a grating worry

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

by the shoulders and shake some sense into her. To protect her from

to lose

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

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

that bloomed in her belly at

intimacy and bloodfeeding flickered through her mind, raising goosebumps along her

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

nothing" Arkeira quickly composed herself, her cheeks flushing as her gaze returned

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

"Uh-huh-

Vladya had carried her. Cradled her in his arms through 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

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

lingered like a ghost of

Hamel. He is coming this way, Amie

with his shy smile and dimpled cheeks Hi. Have

delicate paper orbs protectively.

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

wink before

tonight" His gaze lingered

but i t was a far cry from the

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