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

Chapter 497:

“I don’t think this is about the bond anymore,” Aekeira said, looking both certain and amazed. “I think he genuinely cares about you. He took the poison into himself, bore the pain for days. The antidote only arrived yesterday.” Shaking her head, she added, “You would have died.”

Emeriel’s mind was spinning. She couldn’t comprehend the depth of his sacrifice, or why he would do it for her—especially when he wasn’t fully recovered from his illness.

Emeriel swallowed the tight knot in her throat. “Do they know who was responsible?”

“His bloodhost,” Aekeira’s eyes turned fierce. “That damned mistress. I don’t know why she hates you so much.”

Of course. Why am I not surprised?

Emeriel’s eyes narrowed. “That foolish woman.”

“The grand king investigated it himself.” Her sister’s expression softened. “When no one else could find a clue, somehow, he did. He nearly lost his mind that night… all because of you.”

an erratic, vulnerable

voice was gentle, but

“Em…”

to,” she finally

looked at her, pity visible

wrong thing? What if it’s pity, or he’s only trying to ease his guilt? What if he’s just being friendly, with no plans for a future between us?” Another tight swallow. “What if he’s doing all this because he feels he

tales on

‘what ifs,’ my darling sister,”

does say the right things?” Her voice was filled with trepidation. “I’m terrified to walk the path of love again, Aekeira. I’ve been there, and it’s heart-wrenching.

“Oh, Em…”

me that,”

this way isn’t truly living, Em,” Aekeira said, ignoring her disapproval. “Yes, those protective walls shield you from pain, from