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

Chapter 225

That Prince Is A Girl: The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate Chapter 225

Daisies.

A profusion of cheerful white daisies with sunny yellow centers.

Emeriel's heart skipped a beat as she accepted the basket. Despite herself, her lips curled into a smile.

What are you doing?

But her hands refused to let go of the gift.

Burying her face in the fragrant blooms, Emeriel inhaled deeply. The scent filled her lungs, warm and sweet.

If the lilies from his people had calmed her, these daisies from the king warmed her entire being.

Dangerous, dangerous path.

The sensible thing would be to return the flowers, thanking the king for his hospitality but politely declining the gesture. Or, better yet, give the daisies away to someone else, and keep her distance.

But her feet carried her across the room. Setting the basket down, she rummaged for an empty vase, filling it with water and gently arranging the daisies within it. She had no business placing the vase by the side of her bed. It's okay, I'm not staying anyway, she reasoned as she stepped back, surveying her work.

Once King Daemonikai fully recovered, whether the bond rekindled or not, Emeriel would return to Navia.

This was temporary. Fleeting.

didn't mean

much for your help, Princess." The soldier said with

Dabekka, who sat beside her, gazing up with wide, appreciative eyes. She ruffled the youngling's hair. "I'm glad I could

me you've been visiting daily," the soldier said, his voice filled with emotions. "You saved my beloved's life." He looked close to tears again, and Emeriel shifted uncomfortably. "I had no idea she was ill. Bekka can't use a messenger bird yet." Shame entered

soft as he looked at his sleeping bondmate. Leaning down, he pressed a tender kiss on her cheek. "My dearest

much love

have to take my leave now,"

paused, glancing back over her

voice heavy. "That day, in the courtyard... I was among those who wanted you imprisoned without food or water. When

your fault you were born human. Seeing how you've been helping-how you saved my Dabekka

Silence settled between them.

past," Emeriel said at last, her voice

fulfilling it was to hear this. "I hold nothing against you.

he vowed. "I would die

she said softly. "I will take

bent into a deep

again. The cool air kissed her face,

would it be to be looked at like that, with such love and devotion? she

Emeriel continued on her way, the soldiers trailing

she entered Ravenshadow, the fortress buzzed with energy, the atmosphere lighter than she had seen it since her return. The people were lively,

she overheard one Urekai excitedly telling another. "The king will appear in court

first time in fifteen months!" one Urekai exclaimed. "I bet the Vampire of Greyrock isn't pleased." "When is he ever?" another scoffed. "I'm just glad the grand king

crowd was already gathering, joyous exclamations rippling

soldiers and high lords appeared,

she saw