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

drugs

tipped forward and darkness closed in again, one final thought drifted through her

I’ll make sure of it.

rolled to a halt.

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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extended his hand inside.

and he helped her down

a respectful distance, cordoned off by guards, but their joy was unmistakable–smiles

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the night before, the Oracle had begun to self–heal. One of her shattered bones had mended during the

the news, he had ordered the bell tower rung at dawn. The people had gathered in the village square, desperate for

not just for

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against the emotion welling in her chest. She had feared, as many had, that the Oracle would never rise again. That her life would be taken by

followed,

petals fluttered through the air, cast like blessings.

emotional. When did

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

slightly, a nest of pillows

She looked… old.

and drawn. But her eyes, those

leave,” Daemonikai

out. The door shut behind them, sealing the space

our… time,” came the Oracle’s weak but

bowed their heads

I-” A wracking cough stole her words, and she

be forgotten. We might’ve caught Zaiper eventually for his recent crimes, but not for that one. The crime he committed against all our people. We would have never known. You gave us the truth, and for that, I owe you everything. We all do. Do not speak. Do not strain yourself. Simply rest. That is all we ask

murmurs of agreement from the others.

Great Grand King.” Then her gaze shifted. Slow. Intent. Toward Emeriel and Aekeira. “Blessed princesses…” Her hand trembled as she lifted it, just slightly,