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"

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

AEKERIA

be. Standing beside Amie in the bustling square, she watched in

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

this euphoria, a grating worry twisted in her gut whenever her thoughts drifted to

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

reproachfully. She had wanted to grab Em by the shoulders and shake some

lose your

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.

she to preach caution and self-control when her own

that bloomed in her belly at the mere thought of him was unavoidable.

flickered through her mind, raising goosebumps

"You're lost in your

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

eyes sparkling with joy. "I have

"Uh-huh-

her. Cradled her in his arms

in the woods. Those piercing gray eyes staring down at her as if

Lord Vladya we're talking about, remember? He would sooner kill à humani than care for one. Do

of his touch lingered like a ghost

is coming this way, Amie said in

approached them with his shy smile and dimpled cheeks Hi. Have

the delicate paper orbs protectively. "Not

will float till morning.

wink before disappearing into

His gaze lingered on her

down the simple fabric. It was nothing fancy, but i t was a far cry from the

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