Chapter 170 MISTRESS SINAI Mistress Sinai strolled through the garden just beyond the fortress gates , enjoying the soft caress of the evening air .
The sweet scent of blooming flowers drifted around her , calming her nerves .
Ha have you heard the rumors , mistress ? Nora asked hesitantly from behind .
Sinai glanced over her shoulder , an eyebrow raised .
Whatever makes you think I am interested in rumors , Nora ? It is beneath a lady to involve herself in gossip .
Of course , mistress , I apologize .
Noras eyes dropped to the cobblestones .
But Sinais curiosity was piqued .
She cleared her throat .
Whats the rumor about ? They say Emeriel has been away from the fortress for days .
Noras voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper .
Really ? Sinais heart quickened its pace .
Just the boys name was enough to stir several emotions in her .
She took a deep , calming breath , feigning nonchalance .
Did he escape ? Run away ? A thrill of excitement shot through her at the thought .
Good riddance .
Oh no , mistress .
The rumors say he is … having intimate relations with a high lord .
Hes been spending an awful lot of time at the high lords estate .
Sinais steps faltered .
Intimate relations ? Not what she had expected to hear .
What was it about that boy that made these powerful men take notice ? It baffled her to no end .
He was handsome , sure- pretty , even but so were many others .
Well , if it keeps him busy enough to stay away from my Daemon .
Im all for it .
Sinais lips twisted into a wry smile .
Emerging from the garden , Sinai spotted a group of Greyrock soldiers in formation ahead of her .
At their center , she caught sight of Grand Lord Zaiper .
She approached him , a demure smile gracing her features .
Ah , our lovely mistress , Sinai .
Zaiper greeted , his own smile slow and deliberate .
A pleasure to see you .
She curtseyed gracefully .
Welcome back , My Lord .
How was your trip ? It went well enough .
Refreshing , even .
But Im glad to be home .
I have missed the fortress .
She fell into step beside him as they walked .
The fortress has missed you as well , My Lord .
What have I missed in my absence ? Zaiper chuckled , amusement dancing in his eyes .
Though why do I ask ? Its not as if you know much about court matters .
Sinai gave a small snort .
No , they do not interest me much , Your Highness .
She lowered her voice , leaning closer .
Although , I did hear that your immediate is … battling the feral madness .
Zaiper waved a dismissive hand .
That rumor has been circulating for months .
Its nothing more than idle talk .
Not this time , Sinai said .
These past few days , hes locked himself away in his domain .
No one has seen him .
And there are whispers that just before this isolation , he was roaming the woods … even disappearing into caves .
1/3 15:41 Fri , Jan 10 G Chapter 170 Zaiper stopped walking , a new glint of interest lighting his eyes .
I think its more than just rumors this time , My Lord .
It seems your immediate truly is going feral .
Slave Master Tyke bristled .
B but , my Lord Vladyas brows ascended to his ord , its not something I can control , it- 22 / line Did you just question my c He shook his head so hard it was a wonder command is my duty , My Lord .
Lord Vladya straightened .
Get out .
howned attached to his shoulder .
I will guard her with my life ! Your The slavemaster scrambled to his feet , and scurried out , leaving them alone once more .
As Lord Vladyavurned to face her , some of the wildness that burned in his eyes dimmed .
He must have read something in her expression because his face went blank .
Without a word , he moved around the bed , untying the knots that bound her wrists and ankles .
Aekeira barely noticed the immediate relief from the pressure , all her attention focused on him .
Once he freed her , he turned away , throwing a command over his shoulder .
Go .
She sat up , watching him disappear into an adjoining room .
Part of her was relieved by his order .
On one hand , Aekeira truly did want to run after witnessing , a show of that lurking violence in his gray eyes .
He had told her before , she had known this would happen , but there was a difference between knowing and knowing .
On the other hand , a larger part of her wanted to hold him .
To hug him close to her chest .
Aekeira didnt believe he had punished Slavemaster Tyke simply as an outlet for his violence.
There were countless prisoners in the fortress he could have chosen , yet he had singled out the one who had hurt her .
He had done it for her .
To protect her .
Heavens , I love this male .
Fear , deeper than any Aekeira had known before , overwhelmed her .
Her vision blurred , her world spinning .
She sat back on her heels , shaken to the core .
It had been easier when she hadnt put a name to the emotion .
She had felt something for him for so long , but had stubbornly tried not to identify it .
It was simpler to ignore , easier to fight , when it was just that feeling .
You should save your tears , Aekeira , Lord Vladya stated , his blurred figure now standing at the foot of the bed .
I am a monster , and there are more paths like this one to walk in the future .
I do not need to deal with … this .
Leave and have your breakdown elsewhere .
I do not have the patience for petty little humans who- Aekeira moved to her knees on the bed , closing the distance between them , and threw her arms around his waist .
Thank you , she whispered , her voice still hoarse from taking him deep in her throat .
She blinked hard , tears flowing freely , her vision clearing .
I am grateful , Your Majesty .
2/3 15:41 Fri , Jan 10 G Chapter 170 Lord Vladya stood rigid against her , stiff as a board .
Aekeira only tightened her hold , allowing the tears to flow without restraint .
She loved him .
She .
Loved .
Him .
E 67 % +5 She had feelings for this male who had hurt her more times than she could count , who teetered on the edge of madness .
Who scowled at the world and had no smiles to share , who had known so much pain and found comfort in his darkness .
And yet , she loved him with a fierceness that frightened her .
He was no fairytale prince .
No shining knight shed dreamed of as a young girl .
He was far from perfect .
He was scarred , wounded , and dangerous .
But he was hers .
This love was not gentle or kind .
It was raw and painful , like a fresh wound that would never heal .

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Was love supposed to hurt this much ? Aekeira wondered .
Because hers did .
She buried her face against his chest , letting the tears fall unchecked .
The warmth of his tensed body against hers , the strength of his presence , was both a comfort and a reminder of the danger he was .
But Aekeira didnt care .
She loved him flaws , darkness , and all .
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