Captive Slave 207

Chapter 207

GRAND LORD OTTAI

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He stood by the door, staring at Daemonikai's unmoving body sprawled across the bed. The grand king looked almost lifeless, his pallor stark against the dark sheets.

The only sign of life was the faint, barely perceptible rise and fall of his chest. So subtle that one would have to get close to see it.

His breathing had slowed even more over the past few weeks, each breath coming longer between the last. Shallower than what was normal for any living being.

The Urekai guard on duty, offered a respectful greeting, while Livia, who had been tending to Daemonikai with cold compresses to regulate his burning fever, rose and bowed deeply

"How is he?" Ottai asked, moving further into the room.

"Still refusing food, your highness. No sign of waking in the past four days." The head maid replied.

The longest stretch yet.

A week without sustenance, and four days without opening his eyes. Typically, he would awaken every other day, staying conscious for a brief thirty minutes before slipping back into unconsciousness. Now, his slumber grew longer. Deeper.

"His temperature?" Ottai asked, his eyes briefly scanning the untouched feast.

"I've kept it regulated as best I can, but it's barely holding," Livia looked at the grand king's feverish face. "He's heating up faster."

Ottai gave a small nod. "Thank you, Livia. You are one of the few humans I can trust with him. You've done well."

"It's an honor, my lord." She hesitated. "Was your trip successful?"

"Yes," Lord Ottai's lips curved into a faint smile. "They are back in Urai."

The older woman beamed. "That's a relief."

"It is. You have been here all day. Go and get some rest, Livia."

She summoned the maids, who swiftly packed away the untouched platters of food. With an incline of their heads, Livia and the guard departed with them.

a seat beside

why I cannot judge you too harshly." Ottai said,

without you. Your people need you. I need you." A tight knot formed in his chest. "Please, come back before you are lost to

hoped against hope that something-anything-would stir in the grand

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there was no

No change.

Nothing.

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MISTRESS SINAI

the hall, her shoulders trembling with the force of

was Ukrae suddenly determined to make

were the fates conspiring against her,

had she done to deserve this

Emeriel is back.

Emeriel dared to return!

years of peace shattered by a mere fly she could swat away. One she

rounded a corner, and there she

stop. Had she not been looking so fervently, she might have passed without realizing the "lady" before

was staggering. So much so it left Sinai's

their place was an elaborately designed gown,

caught the light. Stunning. Commanding.

an aura of power and authority.

fortress itself. Behind her,

she saw Sinai, and that, at least, brought satisfaction to the mistress. Yes, little bunny, be afraid. You have every reason to

Emeriel showed no

as she resumed

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slaw How dare you show your face here again? It's a wonder no one has put two claws

over Sinai from head to toe, dismissing her as though she were nothing more than a bothersome fly not

words were said

No acknowledgment.

Nothing.

her, and

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