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

Captive Slave 202

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The fourth ruler shook his head. "It's not dead, but there's no such hope. Only dark magic can bring it back, and even then, the cost is too great. To make such an exchange, one would have to give up something of immense value. Like a life."

He turned back to the window, his gaze distant. "Then, there's the part where Hav'zie de Baah might 'take' but never 'give."

Aekeira's shoulders slumped. Her hope disappeared. She'd forgotten that crucial part.

"So, the grand king... might die?" she asked.

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"He will die, when the symptoms complete. Which is why we are here." The grand Lord released a deep breath. "We need Emeriel close to him. We need her to save his life."

"Em saved it once before. She did, and all she got in return was pain." Aekeira shot back. "More pain than anyone should bear. Hate from everyone around her. A heartbreak that almost killed her."

The three men averted their eyes, guilt written all over their faces.

"I'm sorry for-" Lord Ottai began.

"Save the apology, Your Majesty. It's not for me, but for Em."Aekeira cut him off. "The problem is, she will not be taking it. She does not wish to meet either of you, and she made me promise not to tell her anything discussed here." Lord Ottai turned away from the window, his hand raking through his hair.

needed him, he was not there," Aekeira continued, years of suppressed anger rising. "My sister needed to be saved countless times, and the grand king

day and night. She almost went mad from illusions and daydreams. Was almost swallowed by the great mountains, and nearly died of starvation. Where was the grand king!?" Aekeira

to muddle through it all alone. Forced to survive being severed from her own soulbond. Em had to do it all alone, and it changed her. She is not the girl she used to be. The person you're looking for, Lord

struggled to calm herself. Tension hung

last, Lord Ottai broke the silence. "What about you, Aekeira? Do

Aekeira remained quiet.

them. "I know we have no right to ask this of you, of either of you. No right at all,

kingdom now, free to live your life however you choose." He took

but they were treated fairly, with respect. It would be so easy

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with so much longing that some days.. it's hard to function." She whispered. "Over the years, I thought it would close, I thought it would heal. That maybe the

I can barely live my own life." Her eyes met Lord Ottal's, vulnerable and

fourth ruler had the gentlest expression on his face. "What are

back with you," she breathed,

washed over Lord Ottai's face. He gave her a soft smile. "Thank

"It's weird when you call me

us, you're a princess now, not a slave. When we get

clear agony in Emeriel's eyes when she'd heard the news. The fear, the pain, the anger,

Aekeira knew she had never truly forgotten the grand king. Emeriel had pretended to live,

living. She was merely