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

Chapter 422:

Facing the truth hurt. He should know; he had been running from it for a very, very long time.

“She is yours, my dearest. Don’t throw away something so beautiful, so fulfilling, so wholesome.” Evie’s eyes were filled with melancholic tenderness. “Why dwell in the past when the present holds such promise, a chance to shape a future that could be radiant and joyful? Stop hurting yourself. It hurts me to see you like this.”

“It’s not easy,” he said hoarsely.

“I know.” Her voice grew stronger. “But the Daemonikai I know is so strong, he’s unbeatable. How can we rest peacefully, knowing our deaths pushed you this far into self-destruction?” She paused. “Why do you think our sons refuse to speak with you?”

Daemonikai’s head snapped up. “What do you mean?”

Evie moved closer, placing her other hand on his cheek. “I only speculate, but if their feelings are anything like mine, then they are burdened with guilt, pain, and deep sorrow. Seeing their father—their strong, unbreakable father—walking every edge of destruction known to our kind, it’s a heavy load to carry.”

eyes, his chest far

because of them. How do you think it makes

blame, when you cannot do the same? Our intelligent sons will see through your bullshit. Before you tell them, show them.” Evie stated firmly. “Show them you have moved on, that you are in a happy place. Show them your life isn’t on hold because of what

now

hope you do not mind, your Grace?” Emeriel’s voice came

happiness bloomed in him. If his heart could beat in this spirit

had

saying he should no longer feel guilty for wanting to hear more of

a male so observant, you are an expert at ignoring what you don’t want to see.” She wiped her own tears, her lips curving. “One of those is how deeply you care for Emeriel. That’s her name,

nodded, his cheeks

Your beast isn’t here, and the bond is not only dormant but dying, along with your soul. They are not the reason you hear her