Chapter 208 Chapter 208 PRINCESS AEKEIRA G She stood in front of the cave , dawn breaking around her .
She stared into the yawning black .
Are you sure hes in there ? Yaz gave a solemn nod .
Hes been here for months .
Its unlikely he left during my absence .
You said you have never been inside ? Not even once ? Yes .
He forbade it .
Threatened to rip apart anyone who dared , muscle ticked in his jaw .
Lord Vladya doesnt want to be seen like this .
He came here to die , your highness .
Aekeira flushed .
Why do you call me that ? Thats what you are , is it not ? It is .
She glanced back at the cave entrance .
But you always called me Slave .
Hearing you address me differently now feels … strange .
Please , call me Aekeira .
Yaz seemed to consider this as she ventured into the cave .
Jagged rocks jutted from the ground and walls , the deeper she went , the narrower the path became .
Aekeira glanced down at her extravagant attire , wishing she had worn something simpler for this .
The few clothes she possessed were all equally elaborate .
She lifted the heavy hem of her dress as she climbed over the rocks , her mind already picturing how awkward this was going to get .
Perhaps Lord Ottai will supply simpler ones some once she and Emeriel settle in .
The cave stretched on , vast and empty .
The echoes of her footsteps were the only sound accompanying her .
Maybe he really did leave .
Then , she heard it .
A low growl from the far side of the cave .
Soc Aekeira hastily erected a mental barrier against the spike of fear that shot through her .
You didnt come here to cower .
Squaring her shoulders , she followed the sound .
You should not be here , whoever you are .
His voice … She stilled , swallowing the sob that rose in her throat .
Whipping her head around , she searched for the source , but the echoing walls made it impossible to pinpoint its location .
She squinted into the darkness , but saw no one .
Go explore another cave … Wait .
Sniff , sniff .
Pause .
A much louder sniff .
Wretched youngling .
How dare you smell like … smell like … A certain human who should be halfway across the world right now ? Aekeira offered , still scanning the shadows .
Silence .
AD Chapter 208 Then , a sudden gust of wind stirred at her back .
His warmth enveloped her from behind , his heat like a protective blanket .
Hes right behind me .
She didnt move , staring ahead , resisting the urge to turn .
I do not have a right to smell like her , do I ? A pause .
And then .
A Aekeira ? consult me !? Ottais study door burst open with a force that rattled the shelves You brought them back here without even thinking to Ottai paused mid scribble , his quill hovering above the parchment , and glanced up calmly .
The male was livid .
Ottai half expected to see smoke rising from Zaipers ears .
The last time I checked , I am also a grand lord .
Ottai said evenly .
I dont need your permission to do anything .
You should have told me ! Zaiper barked , his fists clenched at his sides .

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Ottai folded the scroll with care and set it aside .
How many decisions have you made over the years without consulting me ? Those two were set free .
They were sent home ! They are not needed here again ! I disagree .
Ottai was unbothered by his anger .
In fact , the people disagree as well .
You should have seen the way they were welcomed .
Our people are happy , for the breath of hope in these miserable times .
What do you hope to achieve with this ? Ottai raised an eyebrow .
I thought it was obvious .
Daemonikai and Vladya need their females back .
This is no place for them , Zaiper snapped , advancing a step .
Send them back home .
Now .
A Ottai snorted .
It had been a long time since hed seen Zaiper this riled up , and it was satisfying .
Very satisfying .
You told me to do what I do while you do yours .
This is what I do .
He picked up the scroll and returned it to its place on the shelf .
Then turned to face Zaiper again .
And dont even think about taking matters into your own hands , Second Ruler .
Yaz and Wegai are now responsible for their protection .
They will protect those two with their lives .
Any move against them will be met with retaliation .
Ottai hadnt thought it possible for Zaiper to look even more enraged , but the male was full of surprises this morning- Maybe , its time we discussed this in court .
How you really feel about the grand king and Vladya How much youd prefer they never recover .
It would make for an interesting topic when everyone learns how much you delight their struggles .
I can already imagine the uproar .
You have no idea what youre talking about ! Zaipers voice thundered through the room .
Of course I want them to recover ! Ottai snorted again .
Could ha fooled me .
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Chapter 208 Zaiper finally seemed to rein himself in .
Trying to suppress his anger .
Perhaps the people will have a thing or two to say about all this .
How worked up you are over the return of two humans .
Tell me , Zaiper , Ottai settled back into his chair , leaned back , and eyed him intently , Why does it get to you so much ? They are , after all , merely harmless humans .
Why should they affect me ? Zaiper sneered .
Weak , powerless humans , not worth the sand on my feet ! Yet , you seem to fear these two females in particular .
I FEAR NO HUMAN ! he roared .
I could crush them in my fist and scatter their remains across the desert before Id ever fear them .
Except you will do no such thing , Ottai rose and walked closer to him .
His voise hardened .
Let me make myself clear .
You do not have jurisdiction over them .
They are not in Greyrock ; they are in Blackstone and Frostfall .
Anything you do , under any pretense of exerting the law , will be considered illegal and will be brought up in court .
Did you just threaten me ? Zaiper growled .
Our people are hopeful again , and they are out for blood .
Ottai stated .
If any harm comes to those two , I will sing like a canary about how much you relish Daemonikai and Vladyas suffering .
One single harm .
Ottai strode past Zaiper out of his study , throwing a final command over his shoulder .
Close the door after you when you leave , Lord Zaiper .