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.

she couldn't linger. With a deep, shaky

have her hands caught in his, holding her

voice, brushing against her skin like

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

stone walls built all around him to keep the world out, was going to be her

encircle his waist. She pressed her cheek against the expanse of his back, the smell of him filling her senses, grounding her.

tension. Something was going on with him, and Aekeira felt helpless. She glanced around, but his

worried her lower lip. She couldn't address his impending madness, not only might it shatter this fragile connection between them, but the very thought of it

how I can ease your burden, and I will do it." Why was she

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thoughts

grand lord, it seemned her every instine rebelled against

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

"I have tried...to run, and yet...I cannot, my lord. I worry for you. I wish for

was alive with the smell

unclothed to

are not...as you believe. I do not lust

I took you, your body

gave another nod against the rough

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