How could I be so thoughtless? I did not intend on behaving in such a way toward her, and now she is upset with me, to say the least. Now, not only must I concoct a way to tell her that our mating will be in less than a moon's cycle, but also an apology. She will already be upset with me for taking so long to inform her of the closeness of the mating, but I have pondered on how to tell her for days upon end. She asked me to be direct with her, but doing so has become much more complicated than before. The very thought of it excites me. For years, I have abstained for her, and the time is almost upon us. Seeing her near the room, I could not control myself.
Does it matter, how she feels? It is obvious that she yearns for it as well.
'So long as she denies it, as will I.'
What happened to the Lord of the West that took what he wanted, when he wanted it?
'…'
It seems to me that he grew weaker.
'It is true that I have softened incredibly toward her, but it was inevitable."
Do not let this hinder you from your role. She is a mere woman. If you allow her to soften you anymore, you will only end as your father did.
'I will never succumb to such a fate. I will protect what is mine without ever having to sacrifice myself.'
From hearing those words alone, I know you will come to regret them.
I ignored the beast that roared within my chest. I needed to find a way to do this properly.
"M-My lord." One of the two that had intruded started.
"What is it?" I asked with little patience.
"Well…"
"Do not waste my time." I growled.
"Lady Kazumi overheard us as we spoke of the ceremony."
I stared at the two that were cowering ever so slightly. The furrow in my brow that came after my interpretation of their words made them quake where they stood. I wanted to end their lives as easily as they allowed my mate to overhear them. Why did I employ such incompetent men? Instead of making my life easier, they only complicate it.
