Sorry it took so long for this chapter. I had writers block for awhile. This part was edited by Silver Fox. He really helped the story run smoothly and helped me with my writing. So a special thanks goes out to him thank you so much. Hope you enjoy
Jen
Note: Hima is the Japanese word for Princess
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As Miyu walked swiftly back to the blood-red castle, the thoughts of what her father had said were still fresh in her mind. But then, brushing them aside, she concentrated on finding Jin, her first priority. She knew he would be in one of the castle’s guest rooms, but which one?
She quietly entered the castle and directed her steps toward the guest hall. Just as she turned a corner, someone grabbed her from behind, covering her mouth so she couldn’t cry out. Shocked, her hands flamed, but were quickly put out by whomever held her.
“I know how your power works, my little one. You cannot hurt me,” a man’s voice whispered in her ear.
She struggled against him until he uncovered her mouth.
“What do you want?” she snapped.
“You, little one. You will be mine and help my empire to victory. Not to mention how you will make a great addition to my bed, “ the man answered.
“I don’t know who you are, but you’re barking up the wrong tree.”
“You are the one who told me to come get you if I wanted you.”
Her eyes opened wide at his words. She didn’t expect anyone from her rival clan to come for her so quickly. And, he seemed to know more about her power than she did. She realized she was in a tight spot, and without Silver, it was even more troubling.
“I suggest you let her go if you don’t want to die,” growled a different voice.
“Ahh. I see her ‘knight in shining armor’ has arrived,” the first man said, tightening his grip on Miyu.
"Let her go now!"
"And if I don’t?"
"Then you will die."
"What can a HUMAN do to me?"
Miyu then realized that it was Jin who had come to rescue her.
“Jin! Run! He’s too strong!” Miyu screamed before her mouth was again covered by her captor’s hand.
“You still have some growing up to do,” he growled at Jin. “Talking to you now would be pointless.”
Turning to Miyu, he said, “I’ll be back for you, little one.” He spoke each word slowly, intending her to fully digest every one. Her body shivered all over as his meaning struck home.
Without warning, he licked up her neck slowly and softly and then thrust her at Jin.
Jin caught her before she fell, holding her to him.
“Until next time, little one,” was the last thing he said before he vanished.
“Are you alright?” Jin asked, easing her away from his grasp.
“Yes. I’m fine,” she said, wiping her neck with her hand.
“I’m sorry I didn’t come sooner,” he apologized.
“It wasn’t your fault.”
“Silver sensed the danger. He’s the one who led me here.”
“I see. Well, that’s strange. He’s never done that before,” she said, looking at Silver, perched happily on Jin’s head.
“Come on. I’ll take you to your room, “ he offered. He held out his arm to her, expecting she wouldn’t take it.
She surprised him when she looked up at him, tears in her eyes, and softly took his arm, hugging close to him. He smiled warmly at her and they started to walk toward her room.
Miyu held Jin closely, fearful for the first time since she had lost her mother. That person was able to check her power. How would she be able to resist him?
“Are you really alright,” Jin asked, stroking her head.
“Hmm. . .Oh, yes. I’m fine. Make a left here,” she replied.
As they walked down the hall to her room, he knew something was wrong. He just knew it. While he had known her for only a very short time, he still could sense something was not right. She had not acted like this before.
Stopping at the door to her room, they turned to face each other.
“You’re safe now, Hima. Don’t worry about him,” Jin said, softly.
“Thank you, Jin. But would you please come in and stay with me a little longer?” she said, looking down.
He smiled and took her hand. “I would love to.”
