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.

not there," Aekeira continued, years of suppressed anger rising. "My sister needed to be saved countless

for him, day and night. She almost went mad from illusions and daydreams. Was almost swallowed

to be. The person you're looking for, Lord Ottai? You can't find her, because she no longer

struggled to calm herself. Tension hung around

silence. "What about you, Aekeira? Do you also wish not to help

Aekeira remained quiet.

Ottai closed the distance between them. "I know we have no right to ask this of you, of either of you. No right at all, after everything. You have no obligation towards us, you have

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

might not be wanted or loved here, but they were treated fairly, with respect.

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"There's this giant hole in my chest, filled with so much longing that some days.. it's hard to function." She whispered. "Over the years, I thought it would close, I

I worry about him constantly. So much that I can barely live my own life." Her eyes met

had the gentlest expression on his

with

Ottai's face. He gave her a soft

when you

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

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

never truly forgotten the grand king. Emeriel had pretended to live, going through the motions of life, but

living. She was