Captive Slave 201

Chapter 201

PRINCESS AEKEIRA

When Aekeira stepped into the grand hall and didn't see Lord Vladya, it stung. Disappointment flared, then relief. At least, she does not need to face him yet.

She quickly schooled her features, walking further into the room

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Yaz, and the grand king's head soldier-what was his name again- straightened at her arrival, stiff and formal. Lord Ottai, who had been gazing out the window, turned to face her.

Those familiar, beautifully crafted black robes filled her with such nostalgia it was all she could do to maintain her composure. Because now she remembered them on a certain someone as well. "Princess Aekeira." Lord Ottai inclined his head with a respect that was foreign.

It was unsettling to see three of them bow to her. Strangely comforting.

"Grand Lord Ottai," she curtseyed. "To what do we owe this visit?"

"It's a matter of great importance. Is your sister on her way?"

"She will not be joining us."

Lord Ottai's face turned sad, but he didn't seem surprised. "Thank you for seeing us. I know it mustn't have been easy for you either."

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Aekeira could no longer hold back the question that had plagued her for years. "How is... is he alright?" She had to ask, had to know. "No." The grand looks shook his head "He is not."

Her breath stuttered, and she stumbled back. Blinking furiously against the sting of tears, Aekeira choked out. "Is he f-feral?"

The hush that followed was unbearable. The look of misery that passed between the two head soldiers was Aekeira's breaking point. Her hand flew to her mouth, stifling a sob.

Tears streamed down her face, blurring her sight. "Oh my heavens..." The words were a ragged cry torn from the deepest part of her soul. "May I, Your Majesty?" Yaz asked.

"Go ahead, Yaz."

Yaz stepped forward cautiously. "My master is not feral yet. Not completely."

Aekeira snapped desperately. "He is either

turning, Your Highness. His hand is that of the beast's. There's no changing back." Yaz explained carefully. "I staked out his cave for days, and managed to catch a glimpse of him when

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to revert back. But there are rare cases where this happens. When one turns gradually, losing body parts at a time until the change is complete." "So.... he is still... male?" Aekeira couldn't hide the hope

exactly," Lord Ottai answered this

him,

be completely lost. He wouldn't recognize anything or anyone." The grand Lord paused. "Vladya entered that cave one morning and has not emerged in half a year." Aekeira deflated like a balloon. Cold sweat broke out

Half a year?

is bad.

the grand king?" she managed

other head soldier

"Go ahead, Wegai."

forward. "My master's soul is

Aekeira blinked."Come again."

Wegai said, his voice grave. "A bond feeds the soul, Your Highness. We had no idea how badly he was barely keeping it together until Princess Emeriel

been sustaining his soul, and when she

princess," Lord

Aekeira flinched.

storm

you alright, young princess?" Lord Ottai's concern was evident as he took a

call me that." she strangled out, one hand pressing against her aching heart, the other raised in a plea

Lord Ottai was confused. "The

Memories flooded her.

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