Chapter 190 But if Ackers saw something worth loving in Lord Vladya , Emel would support her every step of the way Hey , its going to be alright , Keira Ackeira gave a small smile , though it didnt quite reach her eyes I think its okay if you want to dress in female garments now .
Em Your secret is out in the open * And everyone adjusted .
Plus , it just makes me uncomfortable .
#ts to kill me for it , Emeriel replied wryly , I dont think its wise to flaunt it when they still havent I understand .
Ackeira finished securing the chest bind and stepped back .
There .
All done .
Thanks Emeriel dressed in her usual breeches and tunic .
You have a visitor , a soldiers voice announced , making them both glance at the door .
Emeriel wondered who it could be .
Are you dressed to receive ? Yes , please The door opened and- alright ? Lord Herod ! Emeriel was already moving toward him .
He smiled , opening his arms , and she barreled into them .
her hair and pulled back to get a better look at her .
Are you Its so good to see you , little one .
He I will be back , Em .
Aekeira grabbed her things , moving toward the door .
I have some errands to run .
Emeriels lower lip wobbled .
You are worried about me ? I have been dying to know how you are faring .
Im so sorry for dragging you into my mess .
All week Ive been worried sick .
Please , do not let your beloved hear that , he said , amused .
How can you still jest in a situation like this ? Emeriel studied his amused expression , noting the underlying sadness that hadnt been there before .
Her heart sank .
What happened ? Please dont brush it off .
I want to know .
Lord Herod released a weary sigh .
I was stripped of my title as the lord of agriculture .
What ? Emeriel stumbled back .
Because … because of me ? Do not beat yourself up over it .
It was my doing .
I knew what I was getting into when I looked the grand king in the eyes , lied , and played such a grand game of deceit .
I know the laws of our land .
He gave a small , tired smile .
Frankly , I expected to spend a month or two in the Hole , or maybe years in the dungeon .
If there had been a public trial , the punishment would have been severe .
But as it stands , I only answered to the grand rulers , and instead of facing the humiliation of public punishment , I was allowed to resign .
Its a fair punishment .
How can you say something like that ? Shaking her head miserably , Emeriel slumped onto the bed .
There is nothing fair about losing your title .
He waved a dismissive hand , sitting beside her .
I lost the title , not my wealth .
Its fine , I need the rest anyway .
He was downplaying it .

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Emeriel knew it hurt him more than he let on .
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Now , he had lost it because of Irer .
Twill plead with the grand king .
I will- You will do no such thing .
Please , stop worrying about this .
Look at me , Emeriel The high lord turned serious .
Tim a full- grown male , not a youngling .
I knew what I was getting into 1 knew there was a possibility that something like this might way I knew how .
If it happened again tomorrow , I .
but I still did it anyway .
And I dont regret protecting you the be would do it all over again without a second thought .
And you will not make an appeal to your beloved on my behalf .
Do you understand ? Emeriel looked away in guilt .
Im being honest with you .
Are you listening ? She nodded .
We are all beasts .
Without order and a strict hand , there would be chaos .
If our people ever perceive weakness in the enforcement of our laws , there would be a revolution .
Some of these rules , set in stone , are essential .
And when one breaks them , one must be punished , he said .
The rulers do not jest with rules and punishment .
Being the Soulbond of the grand king is what stood between you and punishment , Emeriel .
The bond might be difficult for Daemonikai to accept , but it does not change the fact that hes standing before you like a protective cloak .
And for that , no punishment will cross your path .
Emeriel took in his words .
She had never thought of it that way .
The events in the arena that day suddenly made more sense .
King Daemonikai had stood before her like a protective shield , hed sheltered her from the wrath of the crowd .
I must drive Lord Zaiper crazy , she blurted out .
The seriousness dissolved from Lord Herods face , and he snorted .
Of course .
The second ruler is still fuming , even back in court .
But Ottai and Vladya are standing firm with the grand king , and so are most of the high lord .
So , do not bring this up with him , not for sake .
my Emeriels face fell .
I feel really bad , my lord .
I really wish I could do something to help .
His smiled .
You might still be of help .
Just wait until your male is wrapped around your fingers , then you can put in a request for me , alright ? She tried to picture the grand king , Daemonikai , being wrapped around her fingers .
Too far fetched .
Its not possible .
( Oh , its very possible , dear Em , Herod said with a chuckle .
Every bondmate eventually has their male wrapped around their fingers .
It might take time , yes , but it will happen .
He will be yours .
Live for you , protect you , and heal for you .
All he needs is time .
Do you really think time is enough ? His scars … they run so deep Emeriel swallowed hard , her gaze drifting away .
I have seen the threads of it , shards of glass embedded in his shattered heart .
Its like an endless abyss , and even I cant see the bottom .
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