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

Chapter 515:

“Let’s give it a try—the bonding ritual,” Lord Vladya repeated, his voice cool. The world seemed to tilt beneath her feet. He wanted to bond with her…? To truly go through with it, against all odds?

“Breathe, young princess,” he gently commanded.

Aekeira’s breath shuddered out of her. Happiness, hope, and disbelief flooded her all at once. Slowly, she turned to face him, her wide, tear-filled eyes meeting his.

Even as she moved, he didn’t let her go. He pulled back just enough to allow her some space, his strong arms still holding her protectively against his broad body.

“But the odds…” Her heart hammered wildly as she searched his face. “…the odds aren’t in our favor. What if—”

“Damn them all,” he said, his tone steady. “The odds won’t favor us tomorrow, nor in the future.” His voice softened, and he added, “I’m still going mad, you’re still an unaltered human, and I have no soul.”

She lowered her eyes, a tear slipping down her cheek.

his voice dropping to

eyes, blurring as she stared up at

want to?”

single, firm nod, his confidence radiating from

across his features. “Unless

do,” she replied quickly, breathless.

eyes. “I will understand if you

words escaped her before she could even

blinked at

Aekeira wouldn’t take it back. She

long, long time. I want to bond with you, to be with you. I want to love you in every way

breeze of the night filled the

asked, his voice