Captive Slave 150

Chapter 150 AEKERIA

The slave master swallowed audibly, his face pale. He turned to Arkiera, his eyes downcast. "I apologize for everything I did wrong, human."

Lord Vladya's voice remained calm, his face blank. "That is not her name, Tyke" Lord Vladya's voice remained calm, his face blank.

"I a-apologize for everything, A-Ackeira."

Aekeira was tongue-tied. "Uhm..."

Lord Vladya finally released her hand, leaving it tingling from his touch. He turned and strode away, his cloak swirling behind him. "Follow me."

Aekeira trailed behind him, leaving the bewildered, prying eyes behind. Silence enveloped them as they made their way through the Blackstone's courtyard, where slaves toiled, and into the heart of the fortress, where only Urekai roamed.

She thought back on High Lord Herod's message this morning, thankful Em was somewhere safe for her full heat. Though surprised the grand king was helping her through it. Still, knowing whose arms Em was in, eased some of her worries... even if it opened the doors to newer, scarier, ones.

They passed through manicured gardens and ornate fountains, surrounded by the sweet scent of blooming jasmine and the gentle chirping of birds.

In a meadow overlooking a lake, Lord Vladya came to a halt and Aekeira collided into his broad back.

"I was not aware you'd stopped, I..." she trailed off, breath caught in her throat. Aekeira allowed herself to lean against him, burying her nose in the folds of his dark robes, breathing him in

For a moment, the world ceased to exist. The uncertainties of tomorrow, the worries of the future, vanished.

With a deep, shaky breath, she began to pull

her hands caught in his, holding

moment." The wind carried his husky voice, brushing against her skin like a caress. "Stay like this, for

if she didn't know better, she'd suspect a sudden illness. But she

built all around him to keep the

from his, rising of their own accord to encircle his waist. She pressed her cheek against the

been. His body was a taut coil, vibrating with tension. Something was going on with him, and Aekeira felt helpless.

it shatter this fragile connection between them, but the very thought of it filled

I will do it." Why was she

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thoughts

it seemned her every instine rebelled against reasoning

you offer your blood, then your body, and now this boundless compassion. I hurt you, Aekeira. I inflict pain, cause you harm. You find no pleasure in pain, that much I know." His head fixed on the quiet take ahead. "Why do you not run?

"I have tried...to run, and

The r was alive with the smell of

to protect Emeriel. To conceal her

for Lord Zaiper are not...as you believe. I

I took you,

nod

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