Chapter 169 AEKERIA Aekeira felt like she was on fire .
Her jaws ached , and her throat felt well used .
But she was so aroused , even the soft breeze seemed too much on her sensitive skin .
Ackeira was ready for anything he wanted .
Until his hand reached for the whip again .
Her eyes fixed on the sturdy whip Lord Vladya held , and a wave of apprehension rolled through her .
She tried her best to stay calm , forcing herself to breathe evenly .
When he raised the whip , her heart skipped a beat , and she squeezed her eyes shut , bracing for the strike .
Where would it land , her thighs , her stomach , or where she was even more vulnerable … A helpless cry escaped her lips .
She tried to squeeze her legs together , but the bounds stopped her .
Aekeira waited , tense , expecting the blow .
But it never came .
Slowly , she opened her eyes .
Vladya was watching her , his brows furrowed in deep thought .
The whip had lowered , hanging limply in his hand as if his will to strike had vanished .
Im .
, confused , Vladya muttered , almost to himself .
Conflicted .
There are so many voices in my head all screaming , all telling me how to hurt and destroy .
But when it comes down to it , when I raise the whip on you , they fall silent .
Bewilderment was evident in his voice .
He wanted this , the beast .
But when I raise the wh by this need to protect you .
he urge disappears .
Replaced Aekeira blinked at him , trying to make sense of his words .
She didnt fully understand .
Not what he was saying , nor what it meant for them .
The urge is still there .
I still want to use it , he said , his grip on the whip tightening .
But not on you .
Yellow flashed in his dark , wild eyes .

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Tell me someone who has hurt you .
Aekeiras heart raced .
I I … Her mind blanked as she struggled to process his demand .
Give me a name , Lord Vladya growled through gritted teeth , as if he were barely holding back the storm .
He looked savage , feral , and deeply enraged .
Who has hurt you recently ? Give me someone on whom I can unleash this darkness inside me .
A name surfaced in her mind before she could stop it .
Slavemaster Tyke , she blurted out .
Then immediately regretted it , biting her lip .
Forget I said anything Vladyas expression darkened further .
His voice was icy , controlled .
Was it before or after the warning I issued him ? Lord Vladya … Aekeira tried to avoid his gaze .
She knew the dangers too well slaves who reported slavemasters or soldiers often found themselves in even more perilous situations .
She had learned that lesson from Amie .
There was never true safety in speaking out .
Was it before or after ? he snapped .
She swallowed hard , her voice barely a whisper .
After .
But- Lord Vladya grabbed the discarded sheet and threw it over her , covering her exposed body .
Yaz ! he barked , his voice reverberating off the stone walls of the chamber .
Get in here .
Now .
The soldier entered , and Aekeira turned her face to the side , swallowing her sound of embarrassment at being caught in 1/3 L Chapter 169 such a humiliating position .
Yaz , however , remained stoic .
Alis eyes fixed forward , his voice as emotionless as always .
Yes , my lord ? Bring me Tyke .
Lord Vladya commanded , his tone as sharp as the whip he clutched tightly .
Right this instant .
When the door opened once more , Yaz entered , the slavemaster Tyke trailing nervously behind .
Glancing around the room in confusion , he cleared his throat .
My Lord , y you sent for me ? Vladya stopped his pacing , turning his full attention to the slavemaster .
Kneel , Tyke .
Tyke dropped to his knees .
Youve earned a reputation as one of the best masters in the fortress , Lord Vladya said smoothly .
And for that , I have chosen to give you an honor .
You will be on the receiving end of this whip .
What do you have to say to that ? Tykes throat bobbed .
His gaze locked with Ackeiras on the bed , and a resentful glare contorted his features .
Then , he looked up at Lord Vladya , puffing out his chest .
It will be an honor .
As My Lord wishes .
Lord Vladya positioned himself , and the first crack of the whip sliced through the air .
Followed by another , and another .
Slavemaster Tyke tried to stifle his cries , but after the fourth lash , he was openly screaming .
Ackeira tried to count the lashes but lost track after thirty .
Deep welts and bruises crisscros fresh mark .
> back , each strike leaving a Lord Vladya showed no mercy , his arm rising and falling with unrestrained power .
Tykes flesh became a raw , bloody mess .
By the gods .
Is this what was meant for her ? Aekeia shuddered .
No wonder he had warned her , urged her to run .
Unable to bear the sight any longer , she buried her head in the silken sheets , her body wracked with tremors at every strike .
Arousal waned , leaving her cold despite the warmth of the sheets around her .
Finally , the strokes ceased .
Only the slavemasters whimpers and ragged breaths remained .
Tentatively , she lifted her head , peeking out from beneath the sheets .
Slavemaster Tyke lay crumpled on the floor , his body battered and bleeding .
Lord Vladya crouched before him , lifting the mans chin casually , forcing him to meet his eyes .
I lied , Tyke , Lord Vladya said calmly .
This is not an honor strike .
This is a punishment .
He nodded toward Aekeira , who flinched at the acknowledgment .
You hurt her .
His hand caressed a trail of blood from the slavemasters cheek .
The next time you do , I will Have your colleagues whip you in front of the entire square , where every slave and master alike will witness it .
Do you want that ? Slavemaster Tykes eyes went wide , terror flashing across his face as tears streamed down his cheeks .
No , Your Highness .
Please , I swear on my life it will never happen again ! From today onward , you are responsible for her protection , Lord Vladya continued coolly .
Ensure that none of the other slavemasters mistreat , overwork , or even look at her the wrong way .
If I receive even a whisper of a single complaint … you will answer for it .
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