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

Chapter 239

That Prince Is A Girl: The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate Chapter 239

Daemonikai had tried not to push him into talking over the years, but seeing all this pain in Ottai's eyes tugged at his heartstrings.

"I have no idea what I would have done if I'd lost Morina too," Ottai shook his head. "The thought alone tears me apart. I can't pretend to understand what you've gone through, but I selfishly wish... I wish you wouldn't leave us." He took a shaky breath, steadying himself.

"Don't leave us, Daemon."

"I won't," Daemonikai vowed, surprising even himself.

It was the first time he had said it aloud, and for once, he truly meant it.

Pushing the shadows of grief aside, he spoke clearly, each word a promise. "Not anymore. I'm here to stay."

"Good, that's good," Ottai said, nodding in relief.

Daemonikai expected to be released then, but instead, he was squeezed tighter.

"Now, suffer through this one last hug."

Daemonikai let out a dramatic, insufferable sigh but didn't resist. "You do realize you're a full-grown male now? No longer that little slip of a lad who followed me everywhere three millennia ago?" Ottai shrugged, unfazed. "Yeah, well, I still need a good hug every now and then."

"No, what you need is to grow up," Daemonikai retorted with amusement.

Ottai had always been the 'baby' of their group. Not only was he the youngest, but Daemonikai and Vladya had been present at his birth.

He had attached himself to Daemonikai's side, following him everywhere as a youngling. It was safe to say Daemonikai had helped raise him.

And some things never changed. Ottai was, and always had been, a notorious cuddle-slut.

Three and a half millennia hadn't lessened that one bit.

With a defeated sigh, Daemonikai relaxed against the cushions, allowing Ottai to cling to him.

may

stop complaining, Ancient One." Ottai chuckled. "You know you like

did, though Daemonikai never admit it. The closeness, the ease, felt like

Before life had

Just like old times.

making a half-hearted attempt to tame his mussed hair. A sly, wolfish grin spread across his face. "Thanks, Papa Daemon. I needed that." "You really are still Bratty Little Tee,

from Mabblewood all the way to Frostfall, clutching his clothes for

muttered, though a fond smile

shifted slightly. "Have you heard from Vladya? He

Ottai was excited. "I'm thrilled he's returning to the fortress.

sudden commotion from outside pulled both their

peered down, scanning

our people are holding one of their

open, slamming against the stone wall with a loud crack. Wegai strode in,

he said,

sharply. "Emeriel?" His brows knitted together. "What's

Wegai hesitated for a second. "she has been

room fell into

body went rigid, and a high-pitched ringing filled

unsteady but pressing on. "Arrows. Poisoned

did you just say to me?" The grand king's growl

her collapsed in the southern garden. She's been brought-" "WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY TO ME!?" Daemonikai roared, in a thunderous shout that echoed off the

he

OTTAI Three

as Vladya and Aekeira finally made

gathered to welcome the Third Ruler back, their faces alight with genuine

hands brushing against his arms, his shoulders,

stood,

with the people, welcoming

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