You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 2097: Wrist Cutting

That night.

East Palace.

This was Joyce's second visit to the East Palace, but her mindset was entirely different from the first time.

The palace's internal affairs office sent a car to take them to the entrance of the East Palace.

Reuben went to prepare the escort ship for their departure the next evening and did not accompany them.

Hajime ordered the internal affairs office to draft documents and arrange for the announcement of the succession. By this time, Clint and the palace's troops had driven out all of the Yoshikawa family's guards from Eastern Capital. The curfew remained in effect, and street inspections were strict, but all patrols and armored vehicles had been replaced by Tanaka family personnel.

When Joyce got out of the car, she turned and hugged Luther. "Wait for me here. I'll come out as soon as it's over."

Luther nodded. "Of course, I'll wait for you."

Joyce turned to leave the car.

Suddenly, Luther pulled her back into his arms and kissed her gently.

The kiss was not filled with desire, only reluctance.

Joyce returned his kiss.

The professional agent from the internal affairs office was driving, and Darrin sat in the front passenger seat. He knew what was happening in the back but just looked out the window. He had been in Rohomes for some time and was mentally prepared not to return. But now that he could go back tomorrow, he felt excited. Moreover, Grizela, who had changed her name to Sitou Grizela, would go back with him, making him even more eager.

Luther ended the gentle kiss with another peck on Joyce's lips.

"Remember, nothing and no one can separate us. I will always love you," he said.

Joyce understood and nodded.

As she got out of the car, Darrin solemnly said, "Young Marshal, rest assured, I will protect Mr. Warner."

through the heavy night

was already there to

please,"

surprised Joyce a

Tadasuke to Clint's

looked just as

place, its vibrant green color lush and fresh. The first time

the door; the floor inside

sight before her made

of candles were lit

empty space in the middle where a

like it was

for a moment," Tadasuke

they needed to come to East Palace and Clint's sleeping quarters-maybe it was something about the atmosphere or some other

last time she came here was during the day when warm sunlight couldn't penetrate this deep hall. Now it was night, making it feel even colder and more imposing. The candlelight added an eerie

wandered around the main hall for a

footsteps behind her and turned to see Clint

having lost

a loose navy blue kimono with a belt

nobility. His ebony eyes held a cold

Joyce frowned slightly.

had settled down, even if she didn't want to admit

word "emperor" still suited

looking at her. "Follow me,"

ground. Joyce avoided the flames and

with

then did she notice how luxurious and unique it looked-like it

to do to break this dark magic?

cross-legged on the ground; his wide robe covered his

clothes," he said

Joyce froze and instinctively

to spend a night with you just for this purpose? You never