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?"

tremor, every twitch of muscle. "I think he is too

to revert."

wasn't entirely certain, but it had to be. The

AEKERIA

thick with fear, rumors darting through the corridors like arrows. Whispers of their ruler's descent

today's isolation had the people terrified. Murmurs

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mere shadows of suspicion had solidified into

buzzed with

the mirror, trying to shake the dread and anxiety that

quick comb through the tangled strands of her hair. Her

the pain of heat recovery

Was it

king summons you

heart lurched in her chest. The Grand King? Why? King Daemonikai had never summoned her before, and she

Was it about Em?

sent a fresh wave

The closer they got, her nerves went into overdrive. At their destination, she barely registered Yaz's announcement or his

rulers.

"Look at me, human"

but the deep voice held an

to him, Aekeira was struck by his sheer size and presence. He was more

are Aekeira." His emerald eyes scrutinized her, sharp

dug into her knuckles. "Yes,

incredibly familiar." A frown creased his brow. "We have not

Aekeira's stomach twisted in knots, fear shooting through her like thunderstorm. Don't mention

Daemonikai continued in a contemplative tone. "Betrothed to one

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

betrothed personally," he said, observing her curiously. "But I'm surprised. She bears quite the

god, oh god, oh