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.

his features.

Her reply was quick,

gray eyes. "I will understand

The words made an escape before

He blinked at her.

take it back.

been for a long, long time. I want to bond with you, to be with you. I want to love you in every way I can, for as long

soft breeze of the night

Why?" he asked, gruffly.

in on the silver embroidery at his

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be lying if I said it did not cross my mind, however there is a question that

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on you-" he cut off, looking away. "Why? Why would a lady like you

don't know." Aekeira finally answered, shaking her head. "I don't

them, the chirping

I was sure I hated you. But somewhere along the way, those feelings started to

when your bloodlust consumed you and your beast was too close to the surface, I wanted nothing more than to give you mine. I wanted to

to her cheek, Huzzling against it. "I never forced myself to do any of it. I

hand trembled slightly against

in her

His hand slipped to her hips, possessive and desperate, as if afraid she might slip

pouring every ounce of her feeling into it. She

he breathed heavily, his hands still

word, he turned her back to face the window, his arms wrapping around her shoulders as he slumped slightly, enveloping

beautiful,

He knows how

the words back, she didn't

I'd feel these emotions running through me again," Vladya murmured, his cheek brushing hers, his breath warm against her

softly, tilting her head slightly to meet his

Happy." A pause. "Content."

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