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

Chapter 549:

“Daemon, I am sorry.”

“But it cannot be.” He closed the distance between them in an instant, his hands gripping her shoulders. Not harshly, but with the desperate strength of a man barely hanging on.

“It’s not possible.”

“It is,” she whispered, fresh sobs racking her body. “I got pregnant, Your Grace. I carried your child. And then…”

Her hands flew to her mouth, muffling the sound of her cries. “And then I lost him. I didn’t even know I was pregnant.”

against her shoulders before suddenly falling away. It was as though all his strength had left him in a single breath. He turned without a word, his movements slow

follow, but she shook her head, silently commanding him to stay back. The head guard obeyed, though

hall. His steps were leaden, dragging, like each one was a battle. He moved out of the building and into the courtyard. The

and he staggered on his feet. Emeriel quickly closed the gap between them, wrapping her

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moment, he allowed it. He let her bear half his weight, leaning into her as

distance, his breath coming in uneven bursts, his eyes dry. For that small mercy, Emeriel was grateful. She didn’t know if she could bear to see him cry.

gentle. If only its refreshing touch could reach inside, soothe the pain killing them both. At last, Daemonikai straightened, stepping out of her embrace. He didn’t look at her as he began walking again,

following, keeping two steps behind, just like before. They walked out of the courtyard and into the meadow, the stars twinkling like scattered diamonds above them.