Chapter 233 Chapter 233 Emeriel stiffened .
Control your reactions , or you will break this fragile moment .
So Grand King Daemonikai curled his hand into fists , resisting the urge to let his hand wander .
Since his return , he had longed to do this .
To hold her , just like this .

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Maybe he had imagined it happening horizontally .
On a bed .
On the floor .
Her naked body writhing under him while he spread those pretty little thighs apart and bury his dick deep inside- Unsafe zone .
Retreat .
Dont think about those sexy legs wrapped around your waist , her broken cries in the air while you- Emeriel drew back .
Reluctantly , Daemonikai let his arms fall away .
Thank you , sweetheart .
I needed that .
For a second , he saw something unguarded in her eyes .
A naked longing that mirrored his own .
But she blinked , and the walls came back up .
What work do you need assistance with , Your Grace ? she asked , politely .
Daemonikai gestured to the empty chair opposite him , using his other hand to adjust his erection .
Settling into it , their knees brushing beneath the desk .
They worked in companionable silence , interrupted only by the sound of quills scratching against parchment .
He noticed her watching him occasionally , but whenever he met her stare, she quickly looked away .
So he stopped intercepting , letting her eyes linger on him as they pleased .
He enjoyed it too much .
Time drifted by , the hours blending seamlessly together .
At some point , his arousal subsided , much to his relief .
Now , he fell at ease .
Calm .
Content .
Emeriel was thorough in her work , much to his surprise .
Each scroll she completed was neatly organized and eloquently written .
He was impressed .
Was there anything she couldnt do ? To think this lady before him , writing gracefully , was the same male slave who had served his meal two years ago , stooped over and skittish .
Completely unbelievable .
And he could still feel her gaze on him from time to time .
Was this the right time to bring up the past ? To bring up this rift between them ? That day in the woods , she had been adamant about not wanting to hear his apologies or explanations .
With his first attempt a disaster , Daemonikai hadnt figured out how to broach the subject again .
But he enjoyed this calm between them now .
Selfish though it might be , he didnt want this tranquility to end .
No , he would wait .
His chance would come .
Another time .
Chapter 233 .76 % PRINCESS EMERIEL Emeriel needed a slap .
Or maybe ten .
Anything at all to stop her from eye fucking King Daemonikai across the desk .
Your beloved , that ever present voice of her annoying little self reared up again .
No , not my beloved .
The grand king of Urai .
The voice snorted , mocking her shamelessly .
He worked with complete focus , his gaze flitting across the ledgers , occasionally pausing to make calculations .
His brows furrowed when something didnt add up , only to smooth out once he resolved it .
The way his quill moved across the paper was almost ….
seductive , really .
Or maybe that was just her .
She felt warm .
Every part of her was acutely aware of him .
Every sigh , every shift in his seat Emeriel felt it all .
And you wonder why youve only managed to review three trade records in hours ? Her inner voice tsked .
Your most productive work so far has been ogling your Beloved .
Squeezing her eyes shut , she gave herself a firm mental shake .
Get a grip , you gawking , horny fool .
Resolving to focus , she picked up a ledger and forced her attention on its figures .
A moment later , Emeriel could no longer ignore the inconsistencies .
She frowned .
Some of these numbers dont add up .
King Daemonikai raised his head .
Let me see , he extended his hand .
Emeriel passed him the ledger , careful not to let their fingers brush .
Ah , Lord Zaipers transaction records over the year .
Yes .
Emeriel reclaimed the ledger , her brows knitting together as she reviewed the figures again .
Theres a glaring gap here .
These records dont align at all .
With Zaiper , they rarely do , Daemonikai said in a wry tone .
He always has an excuse for them .
But isnt this a crime ? Emeriel asked incredulously .
The people are starving , and hes stealing from them ? When confronted , he insists hes given the funds to the poor , starving villagers in the outer settlements .
He even manages to find witnesses to back his story .
But you suspect his claims arent true ? Her lips thinned .
Why does he still get away with it ? Lord Zaiper is neither a good ruler nor a decent male .
Im sure many would agree with me .
Oh , everyone knows Zaiper can be a nightmare .
Daemonikai let out a chuckle .
He has ruled beside me for millennia ; its hard to miss that .
He folded the scroll he had just finished reviewing .
But in our kingdom , any accusation , especially one leveled against a ruler , is a grave matter .
One must be certain , with irrefutable evidence and reliable witnesses .
If not , the allegation holds no water .
Emeriel shook her head , not hiding her displeasure .
2/3 13:50 Sat , 8 Feb e Chapter 233 * 76 % Daemonikai shrugged .
Its the way of the court , young one .
Zaiper is a nightmare , yes , but hes a cunning one .
Hes careful to leave no trail , no solid evidence , no credible witnesses .
Until theres proof , it remains mere speculations .
He doesnt like you very much , Emeriel said bluntly .
The feeling is mutual , Daemonikai said , unbothered .
But for the most part , we keep out of each others way .
His eyes met hers .
Zaiper wants to be grand king .
Emeriel reared back .
Really ? Mmm .
She had never considered that possibility before , but now that she did … it made sense .
Lord Zaiper had always come across as ambitious and scheming .
If you knew that , why would you still keep someone like him by your side ? Emeriel asked incredulously .
King Daemonikai shrugged .
The Dragaxlov family has always seen the Naelzharoth as rivals , competitors .
For millennia , even before Zaiper assumed the throne after his father , it has been that way .
They want to be Nilnhile .
Emeriel was intrigued .
What does that mean ? First .
They wish to be first in everything .
he stated .
First ruler .
First clan .
Urekai has four clans and , thus , four rulers .
Greyrock holds the headquarters for all northern Urekai , just as Frostfall holds for all southern Urekai … my clan .
But as First Ruler , I oversee all .
The Dragaxlovs have no right to encroach on my territory , but I can enter theirs .
That , he smiled faintly , is why they despise being second .
Emeriels head bobbed as she absorbed this information .
Unrolling another scroll , King Daemonikai picked up his quill .
This rivalry didnt start with Zaiper , and it probably wont end with him .
It cant be easy ruling alongside them .
Its not difficult .
King Daemonikai scribbled on the parchment , his tone light .
Everyone is entitled to their opinions and ambition , as long as they dont act on them .
Actions are what breed consequences .
Actions are what we prosecute .
A shoulder lifted , and fell .
Zaiper might hunger for power , but he wouldnt dare act on them .
I think he might have played a part in what happened five hundred years ago .
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