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

Captive Slave 170

Chapter 170

MISTRESS SINAI

Mistress Sinai strolled through the garden just beyond the fortress gates, enjoying the soft caress of the evening air. The sweet scent of blooming flowers drifted around her, calming her nerves. "Ha-have you heard the rumors, mistress?" Nora asked hesitantly from behind.

Sinai glanced over her shoulder, an eyebrow raised. "Whatever makes you think I am interested in rumors, Nora? It is beneath a lady to involve herself in gossip.""

"Of course, mistress, I apologize." Nora's eyes dropped to the cobblestones.

But Sinai's curiosity was piqued. She cleared her throat. "What's the rumor about?"

"They say Emeriel has been away from the fortress for days." Nora's voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper.

"Really?" Sinai's heart quickened its pace.

Just the boy's name was enough to stir several emotions in her. She took a deep, calming breath, feigning nonchalance.

"Did he escape? Run away?" A thrill of excitement shot through her at the thought. Good riddance.

"Oh no, mistress. The rumors say he is... having intimate relations with a high lord. He's been spending an awful lot of time at the high lord's estate."

Sinai's steps faltered. Intimate relations? Not what she had expected to hear.

What was it about that boy that made these powerful men take notice? It baffled her to no end. He was handsome, sure- pretty, even-but so were many others.

Well, if it keeps him busy enough to stay away from my Daemon. I'm all for it. Sinai's lips twisted into a wry smile.

Emerging from the garden, Sinai spotted a group of Greyrock soldiers in formation ahead of her. At their center, she caught sight of Grand Lord Zaiper.

She approached him, a demure smile gracing her features.

"Ah, our lovely mistress, Sinai." Zaiper greeted, his own smile slow and deliberate. "A pleasure to see you."

back, My Lord.

went well enough. Refreshing, even. But I'm glad to be

as they walked. "The

have I missed in my absence?" Zaiper chuckled, amusement dancing in his eyes. "Though why do I ask? It's

She lowered her voice, leaning closer. "Although, I did hear that your

hand. "That rumor has been circulating for months. It's nothing

few days, he's locked himself away in his domain. No one has seen

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walking, a new glint of interest lighting

rumors this time, My Lord.

Tyke

brows ascended to

something

"Did you just

head so hard it was a wonder command

Vladya straightened.

"I will guard her

feet, and scurried out, leaving

to face her, some of the wildness that burned in his eyes dimmed. He

moved around the bed, untying the knots that bound her wrists and ankles. Aekeira barely noticed the

he freed her, he turned away, throwing a

adjoining room. Part of her was relieved by his

in his gray eyes. He had told her before, she had known this would happen, but there was a difference between knowing and

an outlet for his violence. There were countless prisoners in the fortress he could have chosen, yet he had singled out the one who had

had done it for

To protect her.

love this

known before, overwhelmed her. Her vision blurred, her world spinning. She sat back on her heels, shaken

the emotion. She had felt something for him for so

was simpler to ignore, easier to fight,

the foot of the bed. "I am a monster, and there are more paths like this one to walk in the future. I do not need to deal with... this. Leave and have your breakdown elsewhere. I do not have the patience for petty