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

Hearing his own past reprimands thrown back at him wasn’t the most enjoyable experience–but Daemonikai owned it with a grunt. “Give me a damn break. I haven’t felt this bond in ages.”

Tradition dictated a Urekai never left their bond open outside of private quarters–whether with a partner or bloodhost. In public, shielding was required. Leaving it open meant exposure, feeling your bonded’s emotions in real–time could easily distract from court matters and other daily obligations.

“You’ll have to shield once we step into court,” Vladya reminded.

“I know. It’s only still open because Emeriel’s sleeping.”

“I understand,” Vladya waved off. “I was just messing with you.” Then he grew serious. “Congratulations, Daemon. I know how much this meant to you.”

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Daemonikai gave a silent nod, mouthing a soft thank you. “When your rituals are completed, and your soul is restored, you’ll also get to feel your bond to Ackeira in its fullest, pulsing, purest form. Everything you’ve been missing… it’s only a

matter of time

of time, Vladya echoed, though quieter. “We just have to pray the Oracle survives. The ritual can only continue if she does”

light had shattered seventy bones in her

to give up.

months, they had tried every method: treatments, blood rituals, and enchantments. But still, her self–healing abilities had not activated. Without that, her bones would remain unhealed,

ago, one of the elder shamans had formally requested permission to perform the Happy Repose ceremony–a

had denied it.

her to death. Not yet,

the gardens

the watering can the moment Emeriel stepped through the archway. “Em? I’ve been

into her arms, pulling her into a tight

whispered into her sister’s

her instantly. “Oh, honey…”

my world again.” Joy

a wide smile breaking across her features. “Oh my Gods, Em, you have no idea how happy I am

utterly beaming. “Last night… and this morning, Keira, it was beautiful. The most beautiful.”

too much, but Gods, Em… I was afraid. That maybe you two wouldn’t overcome it. That you might go through this whole pregnancy without that intimacy, without that closeness returning…” She held her tighter. “But it

is back,” she whispered to her sister’s shoulder. “I feel him