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

your

daughter is my friend." Emeriel glanced at little Dabekka, who sat beside her, gazing up with wide, appreciative eyes. She ruffled the youngling's hair. "I'm glad I

tears again, and Emeriel shifted uncomfortably. "I had no idea she was ill. Bekka can't use

sleeping bondmate. Leaning down, he pressed a tender kiss on

love in those

heart clenched, and the walls of the room closed in. "I have to take my leave now," she said abruptly, turning

back over her

was among those who wanted you imprisoned without food or water. When his Highness, Zaiper, commanded it, I was glad. And when the king overruled him, I was disappointed. I even

me since then. You didn't hurt anyone. It's not your fault you were born human. Seeing how you've

Silence settled between them.

Emeriel said at last, her

believe how emotional his words made her. How fulfilling it was

vowed. "I would die for

softly. "I

then bent into a deep bow. "Your

able to breathe freely again. The cool air kissed her face, but a bittersweet ache

to be looked at like that, with such love and

feelings aside, Emeriel continued on her way, the soldiers trailing

fortress buzzed with energy, the atmosphere lighter than she had

she overheard one Urekai excitedly telling another.

bet the Vampire of Greyrock isn't pleased." "When is he ever?" another scoffed. "I'm just glad the grand king is back. I hate Lord Zaiper with

around. The crowd was already gathering, joyous exclamations

sounded in the distance, and soon, a procession of soldiers and high lords appeared, the banners of the

then she saw