Chapter 174 Chapter 174 EMERIEL Emeriel woke slowly , disoriented .
Her head throbbed with a dull ache , and her mouth felt parched A dull throbbing ache pulsed through her skull , and her tongue felt like sandpaper against the roof of her parched mouth She groaned softly , only to flinch at the sharp discomfort lancing through her shoulders and back .
Something rigid pressed against her spine .
A pole .
A hard pole , rough against her bare skin .
She was standing naked , her chest bindings were gone , her wrists stretched above her head , the coarse bite of rope cutting into her flesh .
As she shifted , her ankles screamed with a similar pain , bound tightly to keep her rooted in place .
Tethered in a way that left her in a painful awkward stance .
Panic rose within her .
Where am I ? Whats happening ? Her eyes darted around .
A cave , and it was dark .
Only the faint glow of torches casting flickers of shadows on the jagged walls saved her from being completely blind .
Look who finally decided to join us , a voice sneered behind her .
She twisted her head toward the sound , but her neck protested .
In the end , she gave up .
Who are you ? What do you want with me ? she asked instead in a hoarse rasp .
A figure stepped in front of her , their face obscured by the hood of a cloak .
The person held a flaming torch aloft .
Shes awake ! Emeriel struggled to quell the rising panic , but her body refused to obey .
She struggled against her bonds , the rough rope burning her skin .
A brittle , crackling sound reached her ears , drawing her gaze downward .
Firewood .
Large bundles of it were heaped around her feet , encircling her legs like a prison .
The torches … they arent for light .
Theyre going to burn me alive .
Terror seized her .
Please , let me go ! she begged , her voice rising in pitch .
You have the wrong person , let me go ! I didnt do anything ! Oh , but I dont think we do .
Another masked figure entered the cave , his voice colder than the first .
The scuff of boots against stone accompanied the sound as another figure stepped forward , followed by several more .
Their bulky silhouettes and deep voices left no doubt , they were men .
Urekai men .
Five , so far .
I swear , Ive done nothing wrong ! Emeriels mind was racing .
Who are they ? Could this be the work of Mistress Sinai ? Shed always threatened to kill Emeriel .
Could she be behind this ? Your existence alone is a problem , one male sneered .
A nuisance .
Just the thought of you being our grand queen disgusts me .
Your kind is a disease that should be eradicated .
We dont need someone like you .
Emeriels heart slammed against her ribs as his words sank in .
They know .
19:58 Sat , Jan 11 GDG Chapter 174 They knew her secret .
They know everything .
Emeriels breath hitched , and the panic clawed at her like a vise , she yanked at the ropes like a wild animal desperate to escape its cage , ignoring the searing pain as they bit deeper into her wrists .
75 % What makes you think youre good enough for our grand king ? Another masked men spat .
You actually spent your heat with him , which is why you stink of him , like he pissed all over you .
How dare you !? Youre not worth a strand of his hair ! Enough talk , another said impatiently .
Light the fire and lets be done with this .
No , a different one growled , his arms crossed over his broad chest .
I think we should have some fun first before killing her .
To waste her like that , without a single ounce of pleasure , seems like such a shame .
Dont you think ? Gs right , another chimed in .
Shes his Soulbond .
Specifically created to belong to the grand king .
I mean , arent you even a little curious to … explore her ? Exactly , the one referred to as G agreed , his gaze sweeping over her .
She might be human , but shes far from ugly .
Just look at those breasts … still swollen from her heat .
Theres no rush to kill her ; we can take our time .
Emeriel was panting , her frantic heartbeat making her ears ring .
They were going to kill her .
Strip her from existence as if she had never been .
No one knows where she is .
No one can save her .
No one- A small whisper cut through the chaos in her mind .
Someone can .
Your beloved .
Emeriel stilled , the words echoing in her head repeatedly .
Her first instinct was to reach for the only one who could help her , to call to him through their bond .
But then she hesitated .
If I do … my secrets will be exposed .
There would be no hiding she was a female .
That Emeriel was Galilea .
That she was his Soulbond .
Could she do it ? Could she summon the courage to reveal everything to risk everything ? Wouldnt it be better to just die ? Death would mean silence .
No rejection , no humiliation , no disgraceful execution .
If she died now , no one would ever have to know how she lived , her secrets and lies .
It was tempting , so tempting ….
But if she died , she would never see him again .
Never feel his arms around her .
If Im found out , I will lose him anyway .

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Emeriel squeezed her eyes shut , tears slipping down her cheeks .
I cant call him .
I cant ! Our orders were to kill her , you fool , the angriest of the group snapped .
Keep it in your pants .
The kingdom is overflowing with female holes you can stick that in .
Find one of those ! Enough ! a commanding voice boomed from the back , silencing the others stepping closer .
We have wasted enough time .
Why are we arguing ? No ones touching her .
G , control yourself .
The orders from R were to kill her , not have fun .
Now light 19:58 Sat , Jan 11 G D G Chapter 174 the damn fire ! A sob escaped Emeriels lips .
Resting her head against the rough wood , she closed her eyes , resigned .
Deep within her soul , she reached out , calling with all her heart lently through the bond : My Beloved , I need your help .
My Beloved … please , help me .