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

That did it. Vladya relaxed, rolling his eyes. “I’m trying to be mature, and you’re ruining it.”

“There’s nothing to apologize for,” Daemonikai said simply. “Truth is, that night I wanted to deck you. And I probably would have, if I’d woken up this morning the same male I was when I walked into Frostfall two nights ago, but I’m not. What you said… it was the push I needed. And I’m grateful for that.”

Vladya’s eyes lit. “So, the bond is really back? You can feel it?”

“I can.” Daemonikai smiled, placing a hand to his chest. “Right here.”

“You left it open? You’re not shielding?” Vladya chuckle

“That’s not very responsible of you, Grand King Daemonikai.”

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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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

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

gave another solemn nod. The Oracle was still fighting for her life. Bringing Zaiper’s sins to light had shattered seventy bones in her body. The first and most extreme case of its kind. Some

to give up.

had summoned the oldest and most skilled healers, the best shamans across Urai and beyond. For two months, they had tried every method: treatments, blood

to perform the Happy Repose ceremony–a ritual meant to ease a soul into

had denied it.

not surrender her to

the gardens

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

pulling her into a tight hug,

whispered into her sister’s neck, “I’m so happy.”

her instantly. “Oh,