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,

to revert."

it had to

AEKERIA

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

abrupt disappearances, unpredictable actions, and today's

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had solidified into a clear truth. Their

with melancholy

her reflection in the mirror, trying to shake the dread and

through the tangled strands of her hair. Her mind wandered to

of heat recovery had eased. At least that, was within

stilled. Was it Yaz? "Yes,

grand king summons you to

her chest. The Grand King? Why? King Daemonikai had never summoned her before,

Was it about Em?

a fresh wave of panic through

her nerves went into overdrive. At their destination, she barely registered Yaz's announcement or his departure. Her eyes were fixed on the floor, but she noticed the heavy black robes signifying the presence of not one, but

rulers.

"Look at me, human"

but the deep voice held an

presence. He was more

you are Aekeira." His emerald eyes scrutinized her, sharp

fingers dug into her

have not met before, but you look like a

shooting

is Galilea, King Daemonikai continued in a contemplative tone. "Betrothed to one of my high lords. A princess, just like

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

the resemblance to her brother, Eneriel

Grace Oh god, oh god,