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

Chapter 223

That Prince Is A Girl: The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate Chapter 223

PRINCESS EMERIEL "You're awake," Emeriel breathed, unable to believe her eyes.

King Daemonikai gave a slow, weak nod. "I am." Emeriel shoved down the giddy happiness that rose. "How do you feel?"

"Tired." King Daemonikai rasped. "Dearest."8

Dearest.

He had called her dearest.

"It's me, Emeriel, not..." Not Evielyn. She almost said it, but didn't.

The barest hint of a smile touched his lips. "I know."

O...kay. That was strange.

She had expected to see confusion, maybe even disappointment at being forced to return to a reality he despise. Instead, he looked serene. Almost...happy?

He was awake, alive, and aware. That's all that matters.

Emeriel pulled away, hating how she immediately missed the feel of his body as she rose from the bed. "I'm so glad you're awake. Your people will be overjoyed when they hear the news." Gathering her scattered clothes, she quickly dressed, avoiding his gaze. Her hands trembled slightly as she fastened her garments.

Then, she moved toward the window, tugging open the heavy curtains. Cool air rushed in, along with the soft light of dawn.

The crowd was still there. Humans and Urekai.

"They held a vigil for you," Emeriel said softly, her eyes scanning the kneeling figures. "They were here all night, praying for your safe return." "Good people," he murmured, hoarsely.

"They are. They genuinely love their king."

"Genuine love," the grand king echoed. "I guess that is what every bond is about."

Emeriel glanced over her shoulder to find his intense gaze on her. Her stomach did a series of flips, and butterflies took flight in there.

Okay, time to go.

awake," she kept her voice firmer than she felt. "He's been with you every step in the way. This will make him so happy." "And you...are you happy?"

Emeriel faltered. She was.

she had experienced in a long time, and she was trying all she

He's alive! He's back...!

heard every word you said

surprised. "All of

stories, the prayers, the words of encouragement." His eyes gazed at her with a rare soft light in them. "You are one of

But, her bracelets lay on the table beside him. She had no choice but to move closer to retrieve them. Sliding the cool metal bands over her wrists, Emeriel

she took a step away- His

pull away, but instead, she stood on frozen feets. His hand was gently holding hers, yet firm, as if he too expected her to resist. "Thank you for coming back," the grand king

joined hands. "I know you sent me away because you didn't

looking at her like that again. As if

sparkle in his eyes grew brighter. Then, quietly, "I didn't... at

That much she knew. "Did you hear about the attempt on your life?" she asked, changing

too," he released her hand, his face hardening. "Ottai has

found." Emeriel tugged at her hand.

"Emeriel?"

at the pit of her stomach fluttered again. She paused at the

you for

saved mine too, two years ago. It's only right I

said in

have walked away fast

KING DAEMONIKAI She did not return the rest

Nor the day after.

gradually returned. As the days passed, he began to feel like his

of progression had mercifully ceased. No sign of full recovery

most about illnesses was the confinement. Ottai and his people were adamant he

last of his herbs and potions had worked their magic.. Until

rare meat. A famine ravaged the land, yet they still gave what little they had to

would not be here if Daemonikai had stepped up as the ultimate

guilt away.

when Daemonikai had long given up on himself. He was beyond

on his complete rest meant he was bound to the bed like a prisoner until he finished the last of the

days dragged by, his world revolving around his bedchambers. And with them came