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Normal Pov
Ujio did not sleep that night when Grace left his room. He never thought he would be so lost in thought that he would lose sleep. Usually nothing ever surprised him with his current life, but that night brought many surprises. He never thought he would ever have the dog's slave so close to him in his bed, but she was. He never thought he would ever touch her so sensually. Her skin was soft and smooth like the skin of a baby's. In the moon light, she was so beautiful that he couldn't take his eyes off her when he touched her.
He did not plan to go too far with her. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable, but when she placed his hand between her legs, he could not miss the chance to feel her. She wanted him, he was sure of it. She did not fight when he entered her nor did she push away from him when he kissed her. Her lips were plump as well. He felt he could kiss her for ages. Everything about her aroused him that night, how she whimpered and cried out when his fingers moved deeper inside her slick opening. He had never done that with a woman, but of course he had not been with too many during the war, and frankly he cared too much about the women in his care to ever try anything, even if they were willing.
In a way, he liked teasing her, the fact he got her nipples so hard made his cock stand at attention. If she had wanted more after her climaxed than he would have given her more without question, but the second she asked about them being enemies, he felt immediate guilt and anger toward himself. He was going to let this woman- an outsider be his undoing. He couldn't let her charm and innocent steer him from his path: to kill the enemies that threaten his lord and their way of existence. The samurai was his way of life and he had to remember that. Besides, the only reason she came to him was because she really wanted to be with the American dog. She didn't really want him. Ujio chanted that in his mind and he knew he had to stop or else he'd end up pissing himself off.
After leaving the slave woman with food, Ujio gathered with other military leaders at his lord's home. They discussed simple things about food rations, weapons, and making sure everyone had enough clothes for the upcoming winter.
"We must make sure our guests are also properly taken care of. I heard the American is healing well." Katsumoto said with a nod. Everyone nodded not taking much interest in the subject of the American. Nobutada nodded.
"He is doing exceptionally well, Father. I am sure he will want to leave Taka's home and go out and explore a little." he said and Katsumoto nodded liking the news. He knew he could not leave the American or the African woman with just anyone of his people. He would not put them at risk
"And he will be permitted to under the proper super vision." he said his eyes finally falling on Ujio who didn't intend to say anything. "And how is the African woman. I know your charms have made her feel nothing but welcome."
Everyone now began to look his way and Ujio just kept his arms crossed.
"She has not given me any trouble my lord." he said respectfully and Katsumoto nodded once.
"Good. I knew you could handle the task. If somehow she proves to be bothersome, I can have her sent to Taka where she can stay with her American." he said. Ujio's head lifted almost all too quickly and he shook his head.
"Everything is fine my lord. I can handle one woman." he said, but his lord caught the swiftness in his words and the height of his tone. But he nodded anyways and looked at everyone.
"The snow will be coming soon. Let us make sure everyone is prepared." he said before adjourning the meeting. Ujio was walking with a few of his friends as they were exiting Katsumoto's home when he took notice of the cur American and Grace walking over. Already he was tense upon seeing the American dog. How dare he show himself. He should have stayed in his hole and never came out.
When he touched Grace's face he couldn't help but feel complete anger immediately grow inside him. How dare that outsider touch his outsider. He knew his anger stemmed from jealousy, but he did not care. And that's when he remembered Grace mentioning that on rare occasions she and the American have had sex. Ujio's mouth curled in disgust and he knew he had to blow off steam before his anger was noticed. He turned and moved with his war buddies toward the sparring field.
Grace' POV
I felt out of place just waiting for Nathan to come back, so I took it upon myself to go on another walk, this time keeping to myself and just taking note of all the tasks run by the people. Some women folded laundry and I watched one man hammering away on some type of hot iron. I was mildly drawn to it, but when he looked my way I knew I did not want to disturb him. I continued to walk watching as children ran all over the place. I couldn't help but smile at some of the good memories of my past on the plantation of my old master. I looked up at the sky seeing how cloudy it was. It was going to rain very soon. I kept walking noticing some of the villagers were watching me and I did my best to give a nice polite smile so they would know I didn't mean any harm.
Once against, my walking led me toward the woods. I knew I wasn't to go in by myself or not at all, but I did not plan to wander too far. As I was about to go in, I felt something hit the back of my ankles and I turned and saw it was a small ball. I looked up to see a boy staring dead at me unsure of what to do. I looked down at the ball and picked it up hoping no woman would come and hit me this time. I moved over to the boy who looked a bit older with soft black little curls. I handed him the ball and he took it and nodded. I smiled and nodded back. He then touched his chest.
"Higen." he said and I nodded once more.
"Grace." I said and he smiled and waved at me to follow him. He began to move back into the village and I was unsure on if I should follow him, but I had nothing else to lose. I followed him and he led me to a small group of friends and slowly they began to kick the ball amongst themselves. I arched a brow unsure of what I should do and so I just stood there and watched them. Suddenly, Higen kicked the ball to me and motioned for me to kick the dirty white thing as well. All the other kids seemed to want me to as well. I blinked a bit and slowly raised my dress a bit and with the tip of my boot I kicked the ball and now I was thrown in to the play. It was a nice feeling being able to play with children again. After an hour of this, I was in my own world of happiness. Higen waved me over to follow him and so I did. He led me to Taka's house and I was confused by this until he went inside.
It did not take long to put it together Higen was Taka's son. When she came out of another room she seemed shocked at my presence. I was simply standing in the middle of the room.
"I'm sorry. I was kind of led here." I said and she sighed heavily through her nostrils before turning from me.
"Come. You might as well eat with us." she said in English which greatly shocked me. As I closed the front door the rain began to fall.
