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

Chapter 270

Chapter 270

HIGH LORD HERODIS

He stood by the window, gazing out over the open field bathed in moonlight.

The night breeze whispered around him, carrying a lovely scent of grass and distant woods.

News of the court had reached his ears, and he couldn't stop smiling.

"I am so happy for you, my dear friend," he murmured softly, his voice barely audible over the rustling leaves outside.

"Who are you speaking to?"

Herod turned at the sound of the familiar voice, catching sight of Dale stepping into the room.

His son's sharp, inquisitive gaze swept over him as he entered.

"No one, son," Herod smoothened his expression.

Dale's brow lifted, his skepticism clear. "So now you talk to yourself?" He sighed, striding to the bed and flopping onto it with an exaggerated motion. "I told you, Father, this loneliness is starting to get to you."

"I am not lonely. I have you," Herod countered defensively. "Besides, I am not a lunatic."

Dale snorted, shaking his head. "If you say so." Leaning back on the bed, he propped his head on his hands. "But tell me, why are you smiling? Do not think I missed it."

Herod chuckled. "I am grateful, is all. Things are finally starting to look up for my friend."

"Friend?" Dale frowned for a moment before realization dawned on his face. "Oh, you mean the grand king's Soulbond? The human princess?"

“Uh-huh, that's the one." Herod's smile deepened.

Dale knew everything about his friendship with Emeriel...Herod had told him the full story a years ago.

even got to address the court," he informed his son, trying to keep his

a note of incredulity, a tone Herod had grown used to over the years. "Heavens, of all the females to be friends with, you chose The Ultimate's woman? I'm still amazed by it all. You cannot imagine the fear I felt when I read your letter

it was not

refrain from making reckless decisions and

resisted the urge to roll

lightly,

how often he assured Dale his relationship with Emeriel

others, he spoke as if expecting the main gates to burst open, the grand

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deliver swift vengeance for

stemmed from, however misplaced they might

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his son had come back to keep him company, his arrival happening only three months after receiving Herod's heartfelt

his boy, now reclining with his eyes closed, a deep sense

Dale was every inch the mature, refined gentleman he and Rivera had raised him to

returning. Herod was simply grateful to have him home. As much as he denied

presence made it easier to bear. Just as

missed it, he missed her. Missed the case with which she had once filled

and he was proud of the progress she

breeze caress his face. The field stretched before him, endless, bathed in

heart lighter than it had been

PRINCESS EMERIEL

beyond the fortress into the

through the tall trees while she held on tight, hands secured

was both

they finally reached a small cottage nestled beyond

came

surrounded by a picket fence entwined with flowering vines. The

gently before the door, taking her hand as he led her inside. The interior pristine yet homely, held

the space in a