Chapter 886:

“Sleep, young princess,” he whispered. “I’ve got you.”

“But Hera…”

“I can wait. You’re tired.” He patted her back, his voice soft enough to lull her to sleep… though he added a faint note of command.

“Close your eyes and sleep for me, Riel.”

“Alright,” she sighed, already drifting off.

She buried her nose in the hollow of his neck, wrapping her arms around his waist, absorbing his scent. Surrounded by her. It calmed him, it always had.

his victory. Not the throne. Not the war won. Not the kingdom

her breathing deepened and her body relaxed under his hold, he remained

a long,

Three weeks later

and in the presence of these witnesses, I declare all human slavery bonds broken. From this day forward, you are no longer property of the Urekai, but allies. A free people under the protection and respect of this

was overflowing. People filled every space, from the dais down the carpeted aisle, spilling out the doors and flooding into the hallway. All the humans of

all, Emeriel stood beside her king,

gaze wandered through the sea of faces until

smiled through her tears.

that the humans present here are no longer captives, but

wishes to return to their homeland may do so without restriction. Those who wish to stay will not be slaves, but citizens, with full freedom and the rights that come

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