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"

fate play its part, but do not force Stay away from his bloodhost, she is a vixen who will tear you apart once

AEKERIA

would be. Standing 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" and "ahhs" rippled

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

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

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

to lose

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

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

belly at the mere thought of him

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

lost in your own world again And

her gaze returned to

with joy. "I have never seen

"Uh-huh-

Cradled her in his arms

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

Aekeira! Do NOT read into it. This is Lord Vladya we're talking about, remember? He would sooner kill à humani than care for one. Do NOT do that to yourself,

lingered like a ghost of warmness refusing

coming this way, Amie said in a hushed

with his shy smile and dimpled cheeks Hi.

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

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

Arkeira a knowing wink before disappearing

look pretty tonight" His gaze lingered

fancy, but i t was a far

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