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

Chapter 781:

He swept a cold gaze across the court.

“Now you suggest we trust werewolves? Beasts stronger than any human, more powerful by leagues. Even if they are our allies, how do we trust anyone on a night when we are utterly defenseless, when none of us can protect what we care for?”

“But with the Chalice, we’ll have strength,” High Lord Jakal pitched in.

“And what if—just like that night—it’s taken away?” Daemonikai’s eyes bored into him, trying to keep his anger in check. They were only making a suggestion, and truthfully, there was some sense in what they said. But he did not wish to consider it. Not after the last time. The mere thought of repeating that failure made bile rise in his throat.

“Daemon, stay calm,” Vladya murmured.

Daemonikai looked over and saw Vladya staring pointedly at his hand.

He followed his gaze and saw his claws had slipped out.

breath. Two

claws slipped

external forces. We will face eclipse moon night ourselves and form a unified plan—together—to protect what remains of us. But we will not reveal our weaknesses to outsiders, no matter how strong the alliance, no matter how much we trust them. Trust is not armor. That is all for today.”

for Zaiper for over an hour before she finally found him in

step beside him as they started back toward

at her. “Why are you being a pest, Sinai?” he growled, forging ahead. “What do you want?”

his pace, choosing to ignore the snarl in his voice. “It’s about your secret hideout—the one we’ve been trying to reach, but somehow haven’t. At this rate, we’ll be caught before we even get

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“Sinai.”

“Yes, my Lord?”

preparing for a day like this? Even while hoping it would never come?” How would

that time, I spent fortunes and caution building a