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.”

his chest far

to a dying soul because of them. How

blame, when you cannot do the same? Our intelligent sons

loaded now at

burning up. I’m trying to wipe you with cold water, I hope you do not mind, your Grace?” Emeriel’s voice

happiness bloomed in him. If his heart could

he had missed that

saying he should no longer feel guilty for wanting

wiped her own tears, her lips curving. “One of those is how deeply you care for Emeriel.

his cheeks

anymore, my dearest. Your beast isn’t here, and the bond is not only dormant but dying, along with your soul. They