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

Chapter 526:

Vladya smiled. An actual, genuine, unguarded smile.

Daemonikai noticed the subtle changes in his friend since his return. Little by little, glimpses of the old Vladya were resurfacing. But this—this sincere smile—was something he hadn’t seen in a long time.

“You know,” Vladya said, his smile still lingering, “I think this is the first time I’ve seen you so… happy. It’s been a long time.”

Daemonikai cleared his tight throat, resuming his walk. “You took the words right out of my mouth.”

“And you can’t blame my ears for this,” Vladya teased, grinning. “You were the one who moved from your well-fortified master’s chambers to another.”

That much was true. The memories of Evie had been too overwhelming, too painful. But now… he didn’t regret it.

He liked his current chambers. Yet perhaps it was time to consider making it his main residence, fortifying it accordingly.

a chance?” Vladya asked,

think we are working toward that. Last night was…” Daemonikai exhaled, searching

turning to face him, his eyes scanning Daemonikai with a discerning look. “All these changes I see—they look good on you. The

me too,” Daemonikai replied softly. “I didn’t think it would happen either. Who would have thought there would ever be a reason to smile

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but warmth

his voice turning reflective. “We were both too damaged. We were each other’s strength and destruction.

Vladya agreed, his tone flat but tender. A moment

returned. “Huh. And the love-sick

break,” Vladya

only chuckled in

in companionable silence, heading toward the training grounds. The fresh breeze hit them as they stepped