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

Chapter 132

Captive Slave 134

Chapter 134

LORD HEROD

Emeriel scoffed, shaking her head vehemently. "Please do not even joke about something like that, my Lord. I feel fine. I've had mini-heats before, and I can definitely tell you that I'm not in heat right now. I'm not feeling anything like that." She leaned forward, her eyes scanning the scroll before him, desperately seeking a distraction. "I need to look at these records carefully."

Hours passed as Lord Herod observed with growing concern as Emeriel flitted about the study like a moth caught in a lantern's glow.

She paced, she perched on the cushions, and she paced once more, her brow furrowed in concentration, as she clutched a stack of parchments in her shaky hands.

"You could try rotating crops, My Lord," she suggested, her voice clipped and focused. "Planting legumes in one season and grains in the next could potentially replenish the soil."

"Mmm," Herod murmured noncommittally.

"Furthermore, investing in new irrigation systems might prove beneficial," her words tumbled out in a rush. "Providing water to the fields during droughts could significantly improve their yield." "Mmm," Herod's eyes fixed on Emeriel's agitated movements.

And as for the unexplored land," she pressed on, barely pausing for breath, "one could experiment with different seeds and explore the use of new fertilizers-"

"Emeriel," he called softly.

"Yes?" Pausing, Emeriel glanced at him, her eyes wide and unfocused. "The legumes that should be planted need-"

"Emeriel," his tone was more insistent this time.

Emeriel stopped abruptly, her attention snapping back to him. "Yes, My Lord?"

it aside. Tenderly, he reached for her hand, forcing her to meet his gaze. "Have you noticed that you have changed seats seven times since your arrival?" he asked,

her mind was struggling

little one. Yet you are sweating profusely." Lord Herod paused,

denial, dread in her eyes. "I know

have jerked your hands away from mine three times," Lord Herod continued, his gaze dropping to their intertwined fingers. "Even

to reject touch. By tonight, you will be feeling the full

EMERIEL

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to herself pacing restlessly around Lord Herod's study. The ledger lay

feeling hot, restless, and utterly miserable. Her clothes were suffocating her. Her skin

door creaked open, and Lord Herod entered the room, his

in preparation for your full heat. Now, all that remains is for them to clear the

raked her fingers through her hair.

venture outside," Lord Herod suggested gently. "You

really wanted was to tear off her clothes and run around naked through the cool

her out of the

their eyes burn into her skin like hot coals. She saw the hunger in their gazes,

me in such a manner?" She pressed closer to Lord Herod despite the discomfort it caused her. "Your scent has intensified tenfold, Emeriel," Lord Herod explained with a touch of strain in his voice. "Fear not, for I will not let any harm come to you." She noticed the change in his tone. He was also fighting to maintain his composure. Yet, even in that moment, she knew she could trust him. She nodded slowly. "Thank you, my

leaned forward, his fingers brushing against Emeriel's skin as he gently held her chin, disregarding her slight flinch. Peering into her eyes, his gaze searched, intense. "Just as I expected," he murmured, releasing her chin.

over Emeriel's heated skin, providing instant relief. She inhaled deeply, filling her lungs with the refreshing breeze. "I feel

Herod's eyes softened. "I shall dismiss the soldiers, save for

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