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

Bringing Zaiper’s sins to 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, and

permission to perform the Happy Repose ceremony–a ritual meant to ease

denied it.

surrender her to

was in the gardens when she saw

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

could finish, Emeriel walked straight into her arms, pulling her into a tight hug, as close as their protruding

whispered into her sister’s

arms circled her instantly. “Oh,

world again.”

face, a wide smile breaking across her features. “Oh my Gods, Em,

yes.” She was glowing now, utterly beaming. “Last night… and this morning, Keira, it

“You don’t know how worried I’ve been these past few months. I didn’t want to pressure you or speak on it 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

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