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

Captive Slave 136

Chapter 136

Her voice trembled. "I am scared, Lord Herod. Terrified I won't be able to handle it."

Herod's heart ached for her and he reached out, his calloused hand hovering just above her arm, hesitant to touch her overheated skin. The

"I won't let you get hurt. Trust me on that," he yowed, his gaze hardening with determination. "I will send for the grand king if I have to."

Emeriel's eyes widened in alarm. "No!" she cried, her voice rising in pitch. "He cannot find out! I would rather ride the waves alone!"

"I'm not saying it's my first choice, little one," Herod assured her, his expression softening. "But I will not let you suffer. Because of your scent, I won't be here when your heat begins, but I will always be near."

He reached out again, this time gently cupping her chin, ignoring her flinch yet again. "I'll make sure you're safe, no matter what it takes."

GRAND KING DAEMONIKAI

In the crowded court, Grand King Daemonikai recounted the ancient war against vampires to his rapt young audience, ranging from age thirty to two hundred.

Alvin had eagerly joined these gatherings.

Daemonikai's throat tightened. His eight-hundred-year-old son had delighted in these storytelling sessions despite the age restriction. Alvin had insisted on attending, much to the delight of the younger children who adored his company.

"As twilight fell," Daemonikai forced himself to continue, "the young grand king breached the vampire king's barrier, leading his soldiers into their hidden den. With swords raised high, they battled the vampires. Finally, Amphias the Conqueror, faced the young Urekai king, Daemonikai the Cruel. Amphias, confident in his power, sought to conquer Urai. Their brutal, bloody battle shook the earth."

Daemonikai paused letting his words sink in. "In the final moment, Amphias sank his fangs into the Urekai king's neck, but Daemonikai unleashed his beast form. And with a decisive strike, he pierced Amphias's heart, ripped it out, and devoured it."

Gasps and cheers erupted. A barrage of questions followed, and he answered them, unable to hide his smile at their wide-eyed admiration.

"How did

you

of an ancient vampire, Your Grace?"

chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "I am far too old, dear Erasis. Some poisons simply have no effect

a resistance to many things that would fell

answered

awaiting him. He had shared many battles with Wegai over the centuries, bearing scars of

all his most trusted soldiers upon his return. Wegai's loyalty was unwavering, his dedication absolute. "Grand Lord Vladya is not in Blackstone, Your Grace," Wegai reported, his

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brow furrowed. "Are you

Your Grace. I spoke with his

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recent behavior had been...odd. He'd been leaving the fortress frequently, his attention wandering during conversations, sometimes forgetting their discussions altogether Something was amiss. But what? And where did

thought, Daemonikai rounded a corner and came face

Ottai greeted with a warm smile and

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fell into step, exchanging pleasantries as they walked

seen Vladya?" Daemonikai asked, unable

this morning, no." Ottai's smile faded slightly.

put my finger on

averted his eyes. "Nothing I'm aware

than Zaiper, and if

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shifted uncomfortably, his eyes darting away from Daemonikai's

gaze.

would tell you," Ottai said at last, his

the grand

If the situation was dire enough to make Ottai lie, then it

get his answers, and he would get them from Vladya