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?"

He smiled, opening his arms, and

little one." He "I

worried about me? I have been dying to know how you are faring. I'm so sorry

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 it off. I want

Herod released a weary sigh. "I was

as the lord

back.

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

that?" Shaking her head miserably, Emeriel slumped onto the bed. "There

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

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

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Chapter 190

he had lost it because

the grand king. I

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

it happened again tomorrow, I. but I still did it anyway. And I don't regret protecting you the be would do it all over again without a second thought. And you will not make an appeal to your beloved on my behalf.

being honest with

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