Duty-Bound: Chapter 53
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She felt a bit foolish for using her own name to see her Lady Mother, but she had no choice. As soon as she agreed to give a hand, her Lady Mother had dismissed her. After leaving the royal wing, her breath came easier. Though she had gotten used to sneaking around, it was not easy when she had a temporary, annoying mistress to attend to. Luckily for her, Luna was an air-headed girl. As long as she kissed up to the oblivious girl, she could get any information easily.
When she was about to enter the noble wing, however, she was pulled into the shadows, and she knew right away who it was.
"Akemi is not a bad name…" he whispered as his arms around her waist tightened.
"I don't—"
"You can fool anyone but me, Mikan."
As he kissed and nipped her neck, she let out an involuntary moan.
He grunted in approval before asking, "What did you do to my Mikan?"
Without a second thought, she removed the silver bracelet and pulled him into a deep kiss. He returned the kiss as eagerly as she did, proving he missed her just as much as she missed him. They pulled apart at the same time as they heard footsteps closing in. She held still as the servants passed by without noticing their presences. When they were out of earshot, she turned to her love.
He cupped her face. "Be cautious, Mikan."
Putting her own hand on top of his, she nodded. "I know."
The task was accomplished without great effort. Spreading a rumour when you were one of the attendants was easy. Word travelled faster than the wind. By the end of the day, everyone within the palace heard about her Lady Mother's retirement from the throne.