Captive Slave 190

Chapter 190

But if Ackers saw something worth loving in Lord Vladya, Emel would support her every step of the way

""Hey, it's going to be alright, Keira"

Ackeira gave a small smile, though it didn't quite reach her eyes I think it's okay if you want to dress in female garments now. Em Your secret is out in the open* "And everyone adjusted. Plus, it just makes me uncomfortable."

#ts to kill me for it," Emeriel replied wryly, "I don't think it's wise to flaunt it when they still haven't

"I understand." Ackeira finished securing the chest-bind and stepped back. "There. All done.

"Thanks" Emeriel dressed in her usual breeches and tunic.

"You have a visitor," a soldier's voice announced, making them both glance at the door. Emeriel wondered who it could be. "Are you dressed to receive?"

"Yes, please

The door opened and-

alright?"

already moving toward him. He smiled, opening his arms, and she barreled

hair and pulled back to get a better look at her. "Are you "It's so good to see you, little

to know how you are

do not let your beloved hear

in a situation like this?" Emeriel studied his amused expression, noting the underlying sadness that hadn't been there before. Her heart sank. "What happened? Please don't brush

Herod released a weary sigh. "I

the

back. "Because... because

the eyes, lied, and played such a grand game of deceit. I know the laws of our land." He gave a small, tired smile. "Frankly, I expected to spend a month or two in the Hole, or maybe years in the dungeon. If there had been a public trial, the punishment would have been severe. But as it stands, I only answered to the grand rulers, and instead of facing the humiliation of public punishment, I was allowed

can you say something like that?" Shaking her head miserably, Emeriel slumped onto the

dismissive hand, sitting beside her. "I lost the title, not my wealth. It's fine, I need

had kept him fr going off the deep end after Vera's death. Lord Herod loved his work, his passion

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Chapter 190

he had lost it because of

the grand

do no such thing. Please, stop worrying about this. Look at me, Emeriel The high lord turned serious. Tim a full-grown

it all over again without a second thought. And you will not make an appeal to your beloved on my behalf. Do

with you. Are

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