Captive Slave 254

Chapter 254

Chapter 254

PRINCESS AEKERIA

She froze, her breath ceasing in her chest. Had she heard him right?

Aekeira stared ahead, unable to move. "Wh-what?"

"Let's give it a try, the bonding ritual," Lord Vladya said again, coolly.

The world tilted beneath her feet. He wanted to bond with her... To truly go ahead with it, against all odds?

"Breathe, young princess," he gave the gentle command.

Aekeira's breath shuddered out of her. Happiness, hope, fear, and disbelief rose inside her all at once. Slowly, she turned to face him, wide, tear-filled eyes meeting his

Even as she moved, he didn't let her go. Pulling back just enough to allow her movement, his strong arms still holding her protectively against his broad body.

"But the odds..." Her heart hammered wildly as she searched his face. "...the odds aren't in ou-our favor. What if

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"Damn them all. The odds won't favor us tomorrow, nor in the future," he stated in a steady tone. "I'm still going mad, you're still an unaltered human, and I have no soul."

She lowered her eyes.

"But," he added, his voice dropping to a near whisper, "let's do it anyway."

Tears welled in her eyes, blurring as she stared up to his handsome face. Was this real? Was she dreaming...?

"You r-really want to?" she stammered out hoarsely.

He gave a single, firm nod, confidence radiating from him.

flashed across his features. "Unless you don't

do." Her reply was

his stormy gray eyes. "I will

an escape before she could even think to hold them

He blinked at her.

wouldn't take it

flushing, voice steadier. Thave been for a long, long time. I want to bond with you, to be with you.

breeze of the

Why?" he asked, gruffly.

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did not cross my mind, however there is a question that troubles me. Why?" He sounded

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brutal to you. A monster. I forced myself repeatedly on you-" he cut off, looking away. "Why? Why would a lady

know." Aekeira finally answered, shaking her head. "I don't have a logical reason

them, the chirping of birds

way, those feelings started to change." Sincerity rang in her passionate voice. "I began thinking of you,

and your beast was too close to the surface,

never forced myself to

hand trembled slightly against

the heavens deem us unfit," she whispered, tears swimming in her eyes.

breath away. His hand slipped to her hips, possessive

every ounce of her feeling into it. She couldn't get enough of him-this gruff, powerful, grumpy male who had

he breathed heavily, his hands still firmly gripping

face the window, his arms wrapping around her shoulders

gazed out at the beautiful,

He

her that he hadn't said the words back, she didn't need him to. His actions,

hers, his breath warm against her skin. "I'm starting to grow accustomed

feel?" she asked softly, tilting her head

Happy." A pause. "Content."

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