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

for your help, Princess." The soldier

is my friend." Emeriel glanced at little Dabekka, who sat beside her, gazing up with wide, appreciative eyes. She ruffled

and Emeriel shifted uncomfortably. "I had no idea she

Leaning down, he pressed a tender kiss on her cheek. "My dearest beloved," he

love in

room closed in. "I have to take my leave now," she said abruptly, turning

paused, glancing back

awkwardly, guilt written all over his face. He couldn't meet her eyes. "I've been meaning to apologize," he began, his voice heavy. "That day, in the courtyard... I was among those who wanted you imprisoned without food or water.

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

Silence settled between them.

the past," Emeriel said at

believe how emotional his words made her. How fulfilling it was to hear this. "I hold nothing against you. Just... treat

vowed. "I

said softly. "I will take

soldier straightened, then bent into a

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

would it be to be looked at like that, with such

those unwelcome feelings aside, Emeriel continued on her way, the soldiers

buzzed with energy, the atmosphere lighter than she had

Urekai excitedly telling another. "The king will appear

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 a passion." "Oh! It's the grand king!" a voice

already gathering,

procession of soldiers and high lords appeared, the banners of the Urekai fluttering in the

she saw