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"

apart once she finds out what you are." She turned to face the exit, but looked back. "Stay safe,

AEKERIA

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

laughter and excited chatter of the crowd were infectious, a chorus of "oohs" and "ahhs" rippled through the air.

worry

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

Ackeira hissed reproachfully. She had wanted to grab Em by the shoulders and shake some sense into her.

lose

try to fight it, 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 him. I yearn

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

warmth that bloomed in her belly at the mere thought of him

bloodfeeding flickered through her mind,

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

composed herself, her cheeks flushing as her gaze returned to the

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

"Uh-huh-

her in his

piercing gray eyes staring down at her as if she was all that

about, remember? He would sooner kill à humani than

his touch lingered like a ghost

Hamel. He is coming this way, Amie said

his shy smile and dimpled

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

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

knowing wink before disappearing

look pretty tonight" His

fabric. It was nothing fancy, but i t was a far

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