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?"

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

to see you, little one." He "I will be back, Em." Aekeira grabbed her things, moving toward the door. "I have some errands

lower lip wobbled. "You are worried about me? I have been dying to know how you are faring. I'm

not let your beloved hear

can you still jest 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 it off. I

released a weary sigh. "I was stripped of

as the lord of

back.

was my doing. I knew what I was getting into when I looked the grand king in 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

Emeriel slumped

hand, sitting beside her. "I lost the

he let on. He'd once told her that his work had kept him fr going off the deep end after Vera's death. Lord Herod loved his work, his passion for it evident in

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lost

the

worrying about this. Look at me, Emeriel The high lord turned serious. Tim a full-grown male, not a youngling. I knew what I was getting into 1 knew there was a possibility that something

would do it all over again without a

with you. Are

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