Duty-Bound: Chapter 4
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Lady Yuka wished to see her today, so he had brought a few female servants with him to help her get ready. While letting them walk into her room, he waited outside. He didn't want to go into her room as she was still in her sleeping attire. For him to see her like that was rather improper unless he was her betrothed. When he heard whimpers from the servants, he heaved a sigh. It was obvious that he had appointed the wrong servants. Mentally praying that she would forgive him afterward, he boldly stepped into her room without permission.
"My deepest apologies," he said, provoking a death glare. He turned to the poor servants. "Leave us."
The servants were practically running as they left the room. The paper sliding door was closed behind him as he faced the one he had loved since he was five.
"Give me back my belongings now."
He knew she was furious, but he remained calm. "Your belongings won't be returned to you until we deem that it's alright for you to have it back."
"Hm… Is that so?"
He eyed her cautiously when she detached the imbedded hairpins from the floor.
"Should I force you to give it back then?"
"I'm afraid if you do that, we won't be able to return it to you ever, Prin—"
He was interrupted by the hairpins that were thrown at him. Of course, he caught them easily.
"Mika. My name is Mika. Mi-ka." Her eyes were blazing in fury.
"Should I remind you that you are of royal blood?"
"I'm not. Not anymore."
"Deny it as much as you want to, but…"
Her hard glare was enough to tell him that she was not pleased. Still, he continued, "You're the princess of this land, Mikan."