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"

head to the side. "Although fate seems to have a hand here. Well, let fate play its part, but do not force Stay away from his bloodhost, she is a vixen who 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 like the grand king, you will need all the luck

AEKERIA

Standing beside Amie in the bustling square, she watched in awe as

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 filled with joy, now understanding the allure of Urekai

euphoria, a grating worry twisted in her gut whenever her thoughts

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

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

lose your

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, like fire in my blood. Crave him so much. You would not understand, Ackeira" The fight had drained out of Ackeira. Because she really

caution and self-control when her

that bloomed in her belly at the mere thought of

their sexual intimacy and bloodfeeding flickered through her mind, raising goosebumps

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

composed herself, her cheeks flushing as her gaze returned

sighed, her eyes sparkling with joy. "I have never seen

"Uh-huh-

had carried her. Cradled her in his arms

those strong arms encircling her, lifting her in the woods. Those piercing gray eyes staring down at her as

talking about, remember? He would sooner

like a ghost of warmness

this way, Amie said in a hushed

shy smile and dimpled cheeks Hi. Have you not floated your

the delicate paper orbs protectively. "Not yet. I'm not ready to let it

"Lanterns will float till morning. You can take your

a knowing wink before disappearing into

look pretty tonight" His gaze lingered

but i t

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