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

Captive Slave 179

hapter 179 Chapter

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"I find that hard to believe." Zaiper sputtered, his voice thick with indignation.

"She went into heat her first night in Ravenshadow, Zaiper." An arogant smirk played at the corners of Vladya's lips, because he simply couldn't help himself. He was enjoying messing with iper too much. "It's really impossible to hide one's identity when heat is involved, don't you think?" A noisy inhale swept through the crowd. Then, stunned silence.

"That's right," Daemonikai added. "She is also Syren."

The high lords looked utterly dumbfounded. For some, their anger melted away, replaced by a glimmer of hope. A could-she-be-mine kind of hope.

Even Ottai had his jaw on the ground before Vladya nudged him subtly.

The fourth ruler quickly recovered, adopting the expression of someone who had always been in the know.

Poor, cute Qttai. Vladya hid his amusement.

"That was why we had to conceal her identity," Vladya continued smoothly. "If she remained female and Syren, all of you would have been on her like bees to a carcass. One aspect had to be hidden to protect the other, and since she had lived as a boy her whole life, it was the easier choice."

Lord Daryl's voice broke the silence. "Would it not have been better if we knew she was Syren? She might make

stayed on Zaiper, his voice a possessive growl.

air stilled

confirmed. "The girl

exploded through the courtyard, yet again, myriad expressions of shock displayed on everyone's

truly caught his attention was the reaction

turned white. She swayed on her feet, nearly collapsing, but her maid caught

the din. "That is why we ordered her to remain a secret. If people discovered there was a Syren slave, she would be abducted and forced to endure countless bonding rituals born from desperation. Am I wrong?" Several high lords cleared their throats, gazes of guilt averted.

not a crime to protect what belongs to us." "I was not informed of this," Zaiper protested, bitterly. "It is still identity deception

insulted

a deep red with

you would have tried to claim her for yourself even before I arose." Daemonikai went on, unfazed. Then, he raised

king's back, as if seeking protection from the storm

did it all willingly. She wished for me to live, worked hard

searched Daemonikai's face. His friend spoke with such conviction, yet had no memory of being feral. Did he even realize just

livid, and

have always hated it even before today. It almost

high accusation, one that could get Zaiper in serious troubles. Everyone went dead silent

exchanged shocked glances. All eyes rested on Zaiper, putting him on the spot like

about my return. With everything that's happening, I can't help but wonder why." Daemonikai paused,