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

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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.

Aekeira continued, years of suppressed anger rising. "My sister needed to be

cried for him, 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

and it changed her. She is not the girl she used to be. The person you're looking for, Lord Ottai? You can't find her, because she

outburst came exhaustion. Aekeira struggled to calm herself. Tension hung around

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

Aekeira remained quiet.

of either of you.

no longer a slave, subject to no one's will. You are a princess in your own kingdom now, free to live your life however you choose." He took her hand, giving it a soft squeeze. "But I beg of you, Aekeira." It would be so easy to

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

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to function." She whispered. "Over the years, I thought it would close, I thought it would heal. That maybe the pain

hurts. I worry about him constantly. So much that I can barely live my own

had the gentlest expression on his face. "What are

back with you,"

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

blushed. "It's weird when you call

it. To me, to all of us, you're a princess now, not a slave. When we get back to Urai, that does not change." His smile faltered slightly, turning sad. "You really think Emeriel will not come

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

might hide it well, but Aekeira knew she had never truly forgotten the grand king. Emeriel had pretended to live, going

living. She was