That Prince Is A Girl The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate by Kiss Leilani

Captive Slave 127

Chapter 127 EMERIEL

Emeriel and Lord Herod strolled beneath the moonlit sky, their lanterns casting soft lights on the cobblestone path.

As they passed, heads bowed, and curious eyes followed.

"They are surprised, Lord Herod remarked with a gentle laugh have not been seen with a female since Vera's passing. Most often, it's Ezra, my bloodhost, by my side."

Emeriel glanced around, a soft smile gracing her lips. Everyone adores you, My Lord. And why wouldn't they? You're the kindest Urekai I know."

He chuckled. "You flatter

er me."

They reached a crowded square, its air filled with music and laughter. Urekai commoners gathered under a canopy of glowing lanterns, the women swaying and singing in unison as the men watched with adoration.

"Many find love on nights like these, Lord Herod mused. "Some will return home with a bond after the seven-day bonding ritual, while others will carry a broken heart."

Emeriel only half-heard his words, her thoughts drifting to the grand king

Lately, he had dominated her thoughts so much that any moment he wasn't in her mind felt strangely empty.

Last night had been terrifying. Yet the memory of his touch... the passion in his eyes... they had been in her mind all day. His kisses had left her weak in the knees. "Emeriel?"

Lord Herod's voice pulled her back to reality. He had stopped walking, his brow furrowed with concern. You have been lost in thought all day. It's not healthy to dwell on things, little one. What troubles you?" "I'm fine, My Lord," she gave a forced smile to mask her inner turmoil.

"No, you're not- Before he could press further, a graceful Urek woman approached them, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Blessed night, My Lord," she greeted, bowing. "I saw you from afar and could not resist saying hello"

Lord Herod smiled warmly. "Orin, it's good to see you. How are you faring?"

"Well, thanks to your family's generosity, My Lord." Orin's gaze shifted to Emeriel.

Lord Herod began, "allow me to introduce Princess Galilea. And Leah-he

a respectful bow-Orin's gesture acknowledging Emeriel's royal status, and Emeriel's a simple acknowledgment of the introduction. Orin's eyes

reminds me," Lord Herod began, addressing Orin, I intended to send for you tomorrow,

by medicine bag just across the street. I rarely venture out without it, in case of emergencies. How may

assess Galilea for her full heat. It will be her first, and we nuust

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Orin's breath caught. "A-Syrep?

not be able to move on from Lady Vera. It warms my heart to see you making an effort" Amusement danced in Lord Herod's eyes. "Indeed, I am making an effort, so worry not, dear Orin. Where would be at suitable place for this assessment? Must we return to my

My home is much closer, My

do"

Id

shall fetch my bag at once. I'll be back in a moment,

AEKERIA

further into the woods, the crowds thinned, replaced

opened up, sharing stories of his life in Urai-he was bom here-his deceased mother and

life with Emeriel before their

flowed easily, and Aekeira found herself enjoying Hansel's company. He

go back," he said, his voice tinged with

gaze sweeping the dense underbrush and towering trees. The absence of other festival goers was a clear indication that they had strayed off the beaten path. "Urekai hunt in these parts," Hansel whispered, his eyes scanning the

bobbing in the darkness. The

turned to retrace their sound

gruff voice sneered. "Look what we have

a group of men emerged from the

like them, but

man, we don't want any trouble,"

the apparent leader stepped forward. He was a burly man with a

a hulking figure behind him, who lunged at

sprawled on the ground, his

on her curves with a hunger that made her skin crawl. "We'll take the