just forget the world

Hattori hadn’t been easy on her, but Venom was no delicate flower either. He showed every bit of tendon concern, especially now as he shifted to hold her tighter. The young Empress knew all she had to do was say the word and he could present the world at her paws. He instinctively moved closer to her reach so she could kiss him, and was reminded how easy their affections were allowed to be here. She wondered if once they returned to their position of power any softer feelings, and sweet moments like this, would be better to stay guarded. At least until their engagement was solidified. Her siblings at least seemed to notice how close they were before, after their whirlwind of a night…

Hattori assured her of his status, and she felt her own mischievous grin brighten as his expression revealed his inner thoughts. The Shogun enjoyed her as much as she reveled in him. His concern for her continued, offering a longer rest should she have the need. ”I’d shirk my duties all day if you went and did that.” Venom teased him, but made no move to disentangle herself from him. This was where she most wanted to be, in his arms, cozy and cuddled up alone. She aimed another kiss, this one slightly more suggestive, as she searched for his silvery eyes in the dim light. ”I see now why restraint was so important.” Had they allowed themselves to give into temptation earlier how much would have been left unaccomplished when there was no desire to leave one’s bedchamber?