Duty-Bound: Chapter 70
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He breathed out a sigh of relief once his last subordinate went back to his post. Things were going well so far, but he knew that it wouldn't last long as the time had come. Walking in the shadows, he made his way to Mikan's chamber. Since their first night together, he spent most of his nights with her. Truth to be told, he was tired of sneaking around.
As he slipped into her room, he saw her standing by the window. The moonlight made her look like a goddess of moon. So beautiful…
She turned around with a smile. "Hey."
Shedding his mask, he strode towards her. "Hn."
Arms went around her waist as he inhaled her scent deeply. Although he saw her every day, he always missed her, even when she was by his side or in his arms. If he told this to anyone, people would look at him like he grew another head or think of him as an imposter. Natsume Hyuuga, the head clan of the royal ninja, was not a romantic man. Well, that was what he made everyone think.
His lips found hers in a passionate dance as he lifted her up and led them to her spacious bed. Even as her back touched the soft bed, he never stopped kissing her, touching her. Glazed eyes met his when he broke the kiss. Caressing her flushed cheek with his thumb, he muttered, "Are you ready?"
After blinking away the haze of her mind, she grinned. "Whenever you are, Natsume-dono."
He grinned back. "Three days."
"Three days," she affirmed.
Settling down beside her, he pulled her small frame against his. He pressed his lips against her forehead before murmuring, "Good night, my princess…"
Her response brought smile to his face.
"Good night, my prince…"