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

Chapter 226

That Prince Is A Girl: The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate Chapter 226

She did not want to walk with him. Every part of her that had toiled, survived, and endured screamed against it.

Yet, she took a step forward, not away from him, but towards him. The people erupted in a chorus of approval, some clapping their hands.

In what alternate universe had she fallen into? The grand king calling her Beloved, and Urekai cheering them?

Emeriel had no idea what was real and what wasn't anymore.

"Thank you, beloved," King Daemonikai said, once again pressing a kiss to her hand.

"Please don't call me that," Emeriel snapped.

The endearment carried the sweetness of what could have been and the bitterness of what was lost. And it made her heart lurch.

His smile dimmed, and sadness flashed in his eyes. It was brief, gone as quickly as it came.

"Forgive me, beloved," he said smoothly. "I will take that into account."

She glared.

A broad grin lit up his face.

Emeriel almost swallowed her tongue at the sight. Never had she seen him smile that way.

Hell, she had never seen him genuinely smile. Period.

It tugged at her insides, and she stared dumbfounded as he led her to his waiting steed.

Finally, she caught herself. "There is no extra horse," she noted, her voice dry.

"You will ride with me," he climbed into the saddle, extending his hand towards her. "Worry not, beloved. I will not let you fall."

No, it wasn't that kind of fall she was afraid of.

Emeriel absolutely hated the way "beloved" sounded coming from his lips. She hated the thrill it sent through her, the way it awakened parts of her she had fought to bury.

She hated how much she wanted to hear more of it.

he effortlessly lifted her onto the horse, positioning her close behind him. He gave a subtle command and they set off at a

the warmth of his body. Heavens, this was a

king glanced over his shoulder. "How

is still fresh, Your Grace," she grumbled. Hesitated, then added, "I received

most welcome," he said warmly.

out of death's

muttered under her

Daemonikai chuckled.

supernatural ears,"

added,

her mouth shut, more startled

us," he announced. "Brace yourself." He signaled the horse to

wrapped around his waist, holding tight

they galloped through the countryside, Emeriel fought

strong body under her hands, his hair tickling her face, the solidness of his back

expected, but when she dismounted, she realized just

towering peaks of Asbar Mountain stood ahead,

had the rest of the entourage dispersed? Only Wegai remained, and even he turned his horse around to depart,

need his horse," Emeriel

and Wegai obediently left the horse behind before making himself

her eyes narrowing as she noticed what lay ahead.

circles of straw, each one marked with a painted bullseye. Bows and quivers filled with arrows rested

said, walking ahead with his hands clasped behind

well maintained fields, the swaying tall

a beautiful place," she

at the

to center myself, to relax. Focusing on

bow, noticing the royal markings etched along its length. She ran her fingers

KING DAEMONIKAI He strode towards the archery stand, positioned a good distance from the target, and with ease, loosed an arrow. It flew straight, striking the bullseye dead

Hey, come over here," he beckoned

to her back, Emeriel joined him at

moment to breathe, to release the burdens that weigh on you," Daemonikai said in a soft tone, setting

have been difficult. I figured this would be a good way to

can be surprisingly

the target, her fingers

for safety and defense," he continued. "In