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

Chapter 262

"Come, let's go home," he said, his voice regaining its usual strength. "Hydra Lake has seen enough of us for one day"

Raising his voice slightly, he added, "And Ottai has heard enough for today."

Lord Ottai was listening? Emeriel pulled back, her eyes widening in surprise. She glanced around, searching for the grand lord.

From behind a distant tree, the grand lord stepped out, a sheepish look on his face. He waved at them, awkwardly.

"How dare you listen in to my conversation, Ottai?" the king growled, his eyes still on Emeriel.

"I tried not to, Your Grace," he shouted from where he stood, his voice defensive. "But no matter how hard

I turned my ears off, they managed to catch a word or two." He paused, looking even more guilty. "Or ten."

"Ottai, Daemonikai drawled in warning.

"I apologize, Your Grace," Ottai said, his tone far too earnest for it to be genuine.

The Grand King snorted, shaking his head before turning to Emeriel. "Let's go home."

She nodded, taking a few steps forward, but faltered when a sharp ache shot through her body. Emeriel winced, trying to mask it, but his watchful gaze caught her discomfort.

"Are you alright?" he asked, concerned.

"Yes, it's... uhmm... that is..." This was difficult. How could she explain that her body ached, and she could barely walk right, from their passionate night together?

"I-I'm fine," she managed to say.

He arched a brow. "Are you really?"

answer, his arms slid beneath her knees and back, lifting her with

isn't fully recovered from her... strenuous activity last night?" he teased,

face against his neck. "Lord Ottai can

laugh. "I know Ottai looks all innocent and noble, but one of these days, you should listen in

a lady," Ottai called indignantly from

glaring over his shoulder. "Are you implying I lack tact,

all, Your Grace. Only a fool would

help it-her lips curved into a smile despite herself. She

hiding her face, her soft laughter muffled against his

as he looked down at her, smiling

time in years, Emeriel felt

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as they passed through the imposing gates of

her tighter as he moved forward, carrying her as though it

all the way inside? The thought both flustered and warmed

Daemonikai-Daemon-didn't stop, nor did his pace falter. He walked steadily with

could hear the murmurs. Whispers filled the air like a low hum, their words indistinct yet charged with curiosity and surprise. Emeriel tightened her arms around his neck, hiding her face against his shoulder. She felt like she was floating, the comfort of being

winter.

evening court session has started," a soldier's voice announced as they

were. She caught a glimpse of the soldier bowing before quickly shutting her eyes again. She wasn't ready to leave the bubble of safety her

moments passed as Daemonikai carried her forward. Then came a resounding

the First, the mighty and supreme sovereign ruler of

at the proclamation, her eyes

now at the entrance to the Court

are still carrying