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

Captive Slave 166

Chapter 166

Chapter 166

Daemonikai's head snapped up. "What do you know?"

"She works here in Blackstone. I know where to find her," the stoic soldier said quietly.

"A maid?"

Yaz shook his head, hesitating. "A slave. Human."

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The air between them stilled. They were standing out in the open, but the silence was so thick that a pin drop would have echoed through the halls. "Say what now?"

"Yes, Your Grace. She's a newly acquired slave," Yaz explained. "Barely a year ago. Lord Vladya and Lord Ottai traveled to the human kingdom to acquire her and her brother to serve your beast."

That wasn't news to him, Ottai had told him of this journey. What was completely unexpected was the surrounding implications.

The idea that Vladya, emotionally detached, always-in-control Vladya, was drawn to a human girl, enough for his severed beast to fixate on her, was... staggering.

He glanced at Yaz. "Bring this girl to me."

Yaz bowed and turned on his heel. Just as he vanished down the corridor, Ottai rounded the corner.

Your Grace. I was at Frostfall, only to be informed you were here. There are matters I wish to discu" Ottai cut off abruptly, his attention snapping to the low, rumbling growl coming from inside the chamber. A trace of worry crossed his face as he moved closer, his eyes finding Daemonikai's. "How is he?" "You knew." Daemonikai's voice was flat, accusatory.

Guilt flashed across Ottai's face and he stopped just in front of Daemonikai, his broad shoulders drooping slightly. "It's been happening for a while now, I try my best to help, but..." He shook his head. "You know how stubborn Vlad can be."

"Still, you should have said something, Ottai," he said, the weight of his disappointment lacing his words.

"I know." Ottai hung his head. "I apologize, Your Grace."

They stood at the door, watching Vladya through the crack. He'd taken a half-shift again, prowling the room restlessly, snarling and snapping at nothing.

Ottai turned pale. "Do you think he is st-stuck in a half shift?"

observed Vladya's figure, his keen eyes studying every tremor, every twitch of muscle.

to revert."

it had to be. The alternative was

AEKERIA

in Blackstone was thick with fear, rumors darting through the corridors like arrows. Whispers of

and today's isolation had

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mere shadows of suspicion had solidified into a clear

with melancholy all

her reflection in the mirror, trying to shake the

through the tangled strands

her back from Lord Herod's estate if the pain of heat recovery had eased. At least that, was within her control. "Aekeira, are you in there?" a soldier's voice

stilled. Was it Yaz? "Yes,

grand king summons you to Blackstone's royal

Why? King Daemonikai had never summoned her before, and she much preferred

Was it about Em?

a fresh

her nerves went into overdrive. At their destination, she barely registered Yaz's announcement or

rulers.

"Look at me, human"

voice held an

him, Aekeira was struck by his sheer size and presence. He was more imposing than she'd thought. Tall, broad, and

emerald eyes scrutinized her,

fingers dug into her

frown creased his brow. "We have not

twisted in knots, fear shooting through her like thunderstorm. Don't

contemplative tone. "Betrothed to one of my high lords. A princess,

1-1... Aekeira was tongue-tied.

said, observing her curiously. "But I'm surprised. She bears quite the resemblance to her brother, Eneriel Mmen, that too." The grand king cocked his head, his gaze sharp "Is the boy

Oh god,