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

Chapter 557:

“Maybe you should make time to go and see him.”

She tilted her head slightly, trying to catch a glimpse of his expression, but then hesitated when she realized it would mean leaving the cocoon of his warmth. “I’m surprised you’d say that. I know you don’t exactly…”

“That is in the past. He was a genuine friend to you. A good one who was there for you during dark times. He’s the kind of friend worth having.”

“He is,” she agreed, a hint of exhaustion entering her tone. “You know, when the lords bared their necks for me in court today, I thought about him. He always told me it would work out. That I should have a little faith.”

“I’m glad you have such a friend. Genuine friendships transcend time.”

“Like you and Lord Vladya?”

She felt his head nod against hers. Sleep began to tug at her, the warmth of his presence wrapping around her like a blanket.

was drifting off when she felt his hands tremble. It was subtle at first, a faint quiver

noticed it a few times now,” she

nothing. Go to sleep,

“Is it the poison?”

He didn’t respond.

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acknowledgment was barely audible. “With everything happening lately, I need to feed more

up, untangling herself from his arms and turning to face him. “How

under his breath,

eyes widened. “You’ve been starving yourself? Why? You should know

again, his shoulders tense. “At first, I didn’t feel the urge. The older one gets, the longer they

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