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

Chapter 344

Chapter 344

PRINCESS EMERIEL

Emeriel woke with a load in her chest that had nothing to do with the heaviness of her pregnancy. She stretched to relieve the aching pull in her lower back, sighing. At five months, her body was beginning to feel the strain in earnest. Yet it was not her body that troubled her this morning.

She had a bad feeling.

The morning passed, the servants arriving to help her bathe and dress, but the feeling did not fade. She told herself it was nothing. It was not uncommon for Daemonikai to be delayed. His duties often took him longer than was expected.

But the feeling would not leave her.

She tried to distract herself. Reading in the library, tending the garden, wandering through the plantations. Even time spent with Ackeira brought little relief. Eventually, she gave up entirely and made her way to Blackstone to confront Grand Lord Vladya.

She hesitated briefly before knocking on the door to his study.

“Come in,” came the deep, familiar voice.

Emeriel entered, finding the grand lord behind his desk, eyes narrowed over the scroll in his hand. The furrow in his brow eased slightly when he saw her.

“Emeriel.” He set the parchment aside, rising smoothly to his feet. “Please, come in.”

He crossed to her, steadying her as she lowered herself into one of the cushions.

She flushed faintly. “Thank you, my lord.”

“Is everything well?”

“Yes, yes, all is fine. It’s just…” She cleared her throat, smoothing her hand over the fabric stretched taut across her belly. “I have not heard from Daemon in days. I am… worried.”

“You need not be,” he said after a pause. “You know how his duties are. It wouldn’t be the first time they’ve kept him away from the Citadel for long, there’s nothing to be concerned about.”

“I know, I keep telling myself that.” She fidgeted. “It’s just… he told me this would be a short journey. A day, perhaps two. And when there are delays, he usually sends word. Not always, but often enough.” Her voice lowered. “I have a bad feeling.” She looked up at him. “I’m sure he is fine. I just… I need to hear from him.”

Lord Vladya’s eyes dropped, shoulders drawing subtly taut.

It was the tiniest reaction, but Emeriel had long learned that with him, even the smallest movements spoke volumes.

She sat up a little straighter. “You know something, don’t you?”

her until they were eye to eye. “Only that he is delayed. You will hear from him soon. Don’t let this worry you. He is

open. “I’m really worried this feral episode still persists. Daemon is—” Lord Ottai stopped short, seeing her.

at him, her mind grasping the words she had just heard. “Feral episode?”

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Ruler went pale, his eyes darting to

Vladya’s glare was sharp

youngling caught pilfering coin from

is still… well, he is taking longer to come

went to Crystal Waters to oversee

fast. “What I meant was… on his way back, he stopped by to check on–uh–a male who was feral. And… and… that’s why he

was awkward.

uncomfortable fourth ruler felt obligated to fill. “What I meant was, he, um–Vladya,” he hissed out of the corner

rose to her feet, heart starting

Lord Ottai another lethal glare. “You know how he is–some days he behaves as though Morina overfeeds him, other

did

head, though it felt far too light on her neck. “Something is wrong. I

the wild thudding of her heart, but it wasn’t working. “Our bond may be dormant, but I know! Tell me what’s going on.

his head, hands lifted to ward off her words. “Nothing. Nothing at

still rubbing

as her

caught her before

voice was behind her and alarmed.

you

hear me!?”

was movement, weight shifting. She was vaguely aware of him holding her

speak from the door? You enter a place and make sure the damn coast

know she would be here?!” Lord Ottai’s voice was strained and defensive.

opposite side. Emeriel sagged into them, grateful for the support.

sharp smack sounded,

will take her,” Lord Vladya scolded.

catching glimpses of the ceiling before she was lowered onto the cushions. The world

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over hers.

eyes to his. The loud, rasping breaths in the room… were those hers?