Chapter 8Kyoko’s lips parted as Kotaro held her. She could feel his heart beating in a quick strong rhythm. She could feel his strength… his protection and her soul recognized it. Closing her eyes as a sense of peace flowed over her, she nearly fell flat on her back when Kotaro suddenly pulled back and stood to angrily pace back and forth. “You will not ever take off like that again without my protection!” The forcefulness of his words made her flinch for a split second before his words sank in. “WHAT?” Kyoko glared at Kotaro as she pointed a finger at him. “How dare you! Who died and made you king? What makes you think I am going to just sit around and let you tell me what to do like a trained puppy, just because I got drunk last night?” “For your information, I am not the first perso

