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?"

arms slid beneath her knees and back, lifting her with

from her... strenuous activity last night?" he teased, his voice dipping just

burying her face against his neck. "Lord

"I know Ottai looks all innocent and noble, but one of these days, you should listen in on Morina during heat. His

something you say to a lady," Ottai called indignantly from behind them, his tone somewhere

shoulder. "Are you implying I lack tact,

all, Your Grace. Only a fool would do

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

soft laughter

king's gaze softened as he looked down at her,

the first time in years,

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Chapter 262

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into his shoulder as they passed through the imposing gates of the fortress. "The people

them." His arms clutched her tighter as he moved forward, carrying her as though it were the most natural thing in

all the way inside? The

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

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 this

winter.

started," a soldier's voice announced as they reached

see where they were. She caught a glimpse of the soldier bowing before quickly shutting

few moments passed as Daemonikai carried her forward.

Majesty the First, the mighty and supreme sovereign ruler of Urai, His Grace, Grand

head snapped up at the proclamation,

now at the entrance

carrying me," she reminded