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

Chapter 474:

Aekeira wanted more of him. Her heart was greedy for it—yearning, aching to hold on to the male he was becoming.

“Are you alright?” he asked suddenly, sensing her hesitations.

The quiet concern in his tone startled her, and when she looked at him, his eyes were studying her with the same attentiveness that had begun to undo her.

She forced a smile, her worry fading like mist under the warmth of the sun. Deep down, she knew it didn’t matter. No matter which side of him re-emerged when they returned to Blackstone, Aekeira would still love him, no matter what.

“I’m fine, Highness,” she said.

His expression tightened slightly, and for a moment, she thought she had said something wrong. Then, his tone grew firm and resolute. “Vladya.”

“Huh?”

he asserted. “Not Lord

eyes widened, and a blush crept up

leaned closer, his voice soft but no less commanding.

breathed, tasting the word. It felt strange on her tongue—foreign and intimate—but there

husky. “When we are alone, I want you to address me that way,

Vlad,” she agreed,

pressed a kiss to the tip of her nose. “Did you know my symptoms

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eyes widened in shock. “They

nod. “I’ve lived with this affliction for over three years, and I can

slightly, thoughtful. “Is it the joy of your return? These… new feelings I’m experiencing? Or simply your presence? I don’t know the reason,” he admitted, his voice dropping to a rare softness. “But I can feel it, Aekeira. The madness

heard the voices in

Oh, Aekeira, you’re such a crybaby,

she do? Every time he shared a piece of himself with her, every raw, vulnerable