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.

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

went mad from illusions and daydreams. Was almost swallowed by the great mountains, and nearly died of starvation. Where

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 Ottai? You can't find her, because she no longer exists." Aekeira's voice cracked. "Emeriel will not be saving your grand king this time, because Emeriel

that outburst came exhaustion. Aekeira struggled

about you, Aekeira? Do you

Aekeira remained quiet.

we have no right to ask this of you, of either of you. No right at all,

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."

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

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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 thought it

I worry about him constantly. So much that I can barely live my own life." Her eyes met Lord Ottal's, vulnerable and raw. "I want it to

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

go back with you,"

over Lord Ottai's face. He gave her a soft smile. "Thank you, Your

blushed. "It's weird when you call me

us, you're a princess now, not a slave. When we get back to Urai, that does

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

well, but Aekeira knew she had never truly forgotten the grand king. Emeriel had pretended to live, going through the motions of

living. She was