Duty-Bound: Chapter 95
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Upon hearing her son's voice calling her, she turned her attention to him. As much as she hated the fact, it was true that Ryusuki acted more like his father, cool and collective all the time. Because of it, he would make a better Lord than Ryusuke. Although Natsume didn't say anything, she was aware that their younger twin would inherit his position as the Head Clan for the royal ninjas.
"Yes, Ryusuki?"
From his fidgeting form alone, she already knew what he was going to ask.
"May I be excused from today's lessons?"
She smiled gently. "Why not?"
A small smile appeared on his youthful face. "Thank you, Hahaue."
With a bow towards his father and a kiss on her cheek, Ryusuki left them alone. As soon as the shoji door shut close, she turned to Natsume. "Hotaru and Ruka are coming soon."
Natsume raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
She set aside the letter for him to read. "My guess is because she would like to meet Kisa."
He scanned the letter briefly. "Hn."
"What do you think?"
"Why ask me?"
She gave him a blank stare.
He shrugged. "The choice is up to Kisa, but I think they are still too young to be matched right now."
"Yes, I know it's too early, but I think it will be good for the lands. The East will become our ally through their union." Noticing his frown, she smirked knowingly. "You can't prevent her from growing up, Natsume."
"Hn."
Aloof that he was, she knew Natsume was a protective father, especially so when it came to Kisa.
"We shall see."
She smiled. That was just his way of dismissing the topic. Personally, she was not ready to imagine how her little girl would grow up and marry the man she loved.