Chapter 28 Love and Scars is Posted
The man turned the corner and spat, âYou can not be serious.â He rubbed his temples, knowing full well it was in the realm of possibility, and groaned, âPlease tell me you didnât let her jump.â
âLet her?â Mitsuhide grunted, pulling himself back through the railing. The renewed ache in his muscles was worth it for the horrified expression alone. He swung his legs languidly off the balcony, leaning forward as if waiting to see her making a run for the gate. âHow interesting it is to find someone who still believes I command her when it is she who wields the most control. Truly you think too highly of me and what I am capable of, Hideyoshi. Will it ease your worries if I say I am more concerned about you than her? Such pain you must be in, what with biting back your words for so long. However are you managing such an impressive feat?â
âThatâs one thing Iâd be happy to teach you.â
âWhy I couldnât possibly take up so much of your valuable time!â Mitsuhide cried earnestly, hand clutching his heart. âI assure you all I require is another demonstration, perhaps while we wait for my darling Luna to climb down? Iâm sure sheâs nearing the bottom by now.â
âActually, Iâve got a better idea. Stick out your tongue,â Hideyoshi ordered. He stabbed his dagger into the wooden railing deep enough to stand unaccompanied and patted beside it.
âSuch progress youâve made, sandal warmer, consider me thoroughly impressed,â Mitsuhide chuckled.
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