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Venom wouldn’t put her desires over what Hattori believed to be a proper execution of the contract that was drafted between them. Propriety and honor ruled Hattori’s life and she didn’t seek to change such fundamental aspects of her Shogun. His rumbling answer again reminded her of the very basic building blocks of their relationship. Hattori swore his loyalty to her, and lived now to serve her command. He’d proven that to her over and over again, those same words. Anything, for her.

The young Empress found her eyes falling to her toes as her mind raced. He’d said very plainly that he would not be forced to do anything that he didn’t wish to. If she asked anything of him at this moment he would comly and she would know it was because he wanted to carry out her order. Hattori showed her that he was her most loyal subject, the perfect partner to rule the Empire beside. Venom needed Hattori.

She felt her belly erupt into butterflies as she thought deeply about his words and the pathway forward. All she had to do was say the word. A shiver raced down her spine as she struggled to hold her composure. If anyone deserved to see the workings within it was the man before her. This moment could solidify the Empire or completely destroy what it had become.

”Shogun, our contract is fulfilled. You’ve far exceeded my expectations.” Venom returned quietly, her whole body tingled as the words fell from her lips. ”I’ll continue to offer home and shelter for you and your kin until spring, as agreed.” She added hesitantly, ”But,” the young Empress fought hard to restrain her emotions but they escaped and filled her words. ”My offer for a… life long contract still stands.”