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

Chapter 378

Chapter 378

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Sinai stirred.

Her head throbbed dully as consciousness returned. Her limbs were leaden, her senses sluggish. Every inch of her body ached as though she’d been wrung out and left to dry,

“You know,” came a dry, amused voice. “This would have been far easier if you had simply offered a sack of gold coins. No need for betrayal.”

She bit back a groan as she sat up–or tried to. Her head nearly smacked against metal. She stopped just in time and blinked her heavy eyes open.

A cage.

She was locked in a cage. Low ceiling, cold bars, no strength in her limbs. She felt weaker than she had as a newborn.

Toxins. She couldn’t smell them, but she could feel the sluggish burn in her bloodstream. Her body had woken several times before, but whatever drug had been used on her had dragged her back under.

Now, she forced her eyes open again.

“When one is fleeing for his life, mage,” Zaiper’s voice cut in, far too at ease. “The last thing on his mind is coin. I didn’t even have twenty gold to my name, much less a full sack.”

He sounded closer. Standing, probably, somewhere beyond the bars.

“Besides,” he continued. “She had this coming. Sinai’s been a liability for a while. She knows too much, always has. You never know what someone like her might do in a tight corner. She’d sing like a bird if it meant saving her own skin.”

You coward. I gave you centuries of loyalty.

“Mm,” was the answer.

A moment passed, then his voice shifted. Distant. Resonant. As if reciting a prophecy. “In four moons‘ time… when the last buds fall and the first frost descends… the eclipse moon will rise again over Urekai.”

Zaiper’s breath jammed. “Excellent. Now I can prepare accordingly.”

“Prepare with what army, Zaiper?” he said.

I have so many plans. I will bring them all to

but her body was shutting down again. The drugs still

and darkness closed in again, one final

I’ll make sure of

carriages rolled to

dismounted fast, forming a protective circle around the lead carriage as its door swung open. Grand King Daemonikai stepped out first, his presence commanding immediate attention from the gathered crowd. A heartbeat later,

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his hand

palm in his, and he helped her down with the

out around them. The villagers stood at a respectful distance, cordoned off by guards, but their joy was unmistakable–smiles wide, voices raised in praise,

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receiving treatment. Word had arrived the night before,

had ordered the bell tower rung at dawn. The people had gathered in the village square, desperate for good news, and he had given it to them.

were not just

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rise again. That her life would be taken by the sacrifice she made to reveal Zaiper’s treason. But now, here they were. And there was joy in

Grand Lord Ottai followed, assisting his own bondmate. Together, the rulers

rose to a roar. Flower petals fluttered through the air, cast like

emotional. When did this become our life?

sanctuary. Inside, the haven was small but beautifully kept–modest and warm,

of the room, propped slightly, a nest of pillows supporting her fragile body. Her eyelids fluttered open as they entered.

She looked… old.

bones not yet whole, her skin pale and drawn.

else leave,” Daemonikai

shamans bowed and filed out. The door shut behind them, sealing the

came the Oracle’s weak but audible voice.

bowed their heads

moon night, I-” A wracking cough stole

Zaiper eventually for his recent crimes, but not for that one. The crime he committed against all our people. We would have never

were murmurs of agreement from the others.

just faintly. “Thank you… Great Grand King.” Then her gaze shifted. Slow. Intent. Toward Emeriel and Aekeira. “Blessed princesses…” Her hand trembled