Duty-Bound: Chapter 46
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"It is still negative, Natsume-sama. What should we do?"
He had failed to protect her not once. Twice he had failed. Why did he have to be on duty? The kidnapper even had the guts to leave a threat.
I shall deliver the dead body of the heir to the western lands if Lady Yuka does not relinquish the throne.
The letter was signed in blood. Undoubtedly, it was Mikan's. Her kidnapper had hurt what was his. Her bloodstained bed was enough to tell him that. He gritted his teeth in fury. No more mercy. Once he got his hands on her kidnapper, he or she would die painfully by his own hands.
"Natsume-sama?"
He glared at his subordinate for daring to interrupt his thoughts of torturing the one who kidnapped his love. No, he shook his mentally. It was not the time to think about that now. Her safety was his priority at this moment, and he needed to find her. Remembering his subordinate, he barked, "Keep searching until I say otherwise!"
Without waiting for an answer, he made his way to Lady Yuka's study. He needed to discuss this matter with her. However, she was not alone when he reached her study.
"My Lady, you have to rest for now." It was his mother's voice.
He frowned. What was his mother doing here?
"I can't do that when my daughter is still in danger, Kaoru."
What he heard next made his eyes widen.
"I'm worried about Princess Mikan, too, but please, you have to rest. Otherwise, your illness—"
"Kaoru, I know what I'm doing."
His mother sighed. "If you say so, but please drink this to lessen the pain."
As his mother left the study, he remained hidden. Did I hear something that I shouldn't have heard?