My lover, my assassin

Chapter 39

Nagisa's Pov

I walked just behind Asano and slightly to the side, my eyes taking in every body around us. We were on our way to one of the branches of the Asano group along with the bosses spy. I glanced at the larger man who was leading the way. Officially he was just another part of Asano's guard but we both knew he was here to report about what was said between the two of us, to make sure I said nothing of Kayano or the implant in my neck. Like I would be so foolish to risk her life like that but I just let him watch and report back that I was nothing but a loyal dog to his family. Asano and I conversed just like we had before my memories had returned. I even let him touch me casually, hand around my waist, brushing my long hair back. We needed everyone to believe that nothing had changed between us, make his father think that he still desired me.

It had been two days since Takaoka had been killed and word had spread that the blue snake had been behind it all. Asano had been spending it reintroducing himself to the other branches as the young lord, instead of just another member. It was almost laughable to see the men who had ordered him around now bowing and looking for his favour. I was also part of the spot light as those higher up knew that I was the blue snake. My identity had been kept mostly secret so that I could work unhindered but those that knew treated me with respect. They were always surprised when they saw how small and unthreatening I looked. Their surprise and doubt were turned into awe when they saw me take down their men one after another in the training ring despite my still healing ribs.

"Nagisa."

I was pulled out of my thoughts and snapped my attention to Asano and the head of the group we were meeting this afternoon.

"They would like to see a demonstration and some pointers."

I resisted the urge to sigh as I could see the apology in his eyes. I was exhausted. This was our third visit for the day and I had already been in the ring a few times. My ribs burned and all my cuts, old and new were throbbing from the rain. I was worried being so far away from Kayano. When I wasn't there I couldn't keep an eye on the men sent to guard her cell and to make sure that the boss wasn't going against his promise to keep her alive. I knew he could easily turn the words around, saying that our promise was that she would live, not that she would be untouched. That had been my biggest fear, that he would want to sell her body. That I would not allow, I would kill anyone who tried to touch her.

"Nagisa."

I blinked my eyes and bowed in apology as I let my killing rage simmer down. The men in the room shifted uncomfortably as they too felt the anger and blood lust I had allowed to seep out. 

"Forgive me, I was thinking of other things. It would be a pleasure. As it is late, perhaps just a demonstration and then in the morning I will join the men for a training session?"

"I agree, I am quite exhausted, it has been a quite a few busy days."

"Oh of course! Forgive my rudeness. I had forgotten it has only been a few days since you took down Takaoka."

The leader addressed the words to Asano as if he had been the one to do all the work. We were used to this and I was glad to be out of the spot light. Asano simply bowed his head in acknowledgement as we were lead out to the training grounds. Unlike the other places we had visited, their training area was outside and uncovered. I felt a wave of annoyance as I looked at the soaked area. I was going to get wet and dirty. Asano felt it and gripped my arm in silent warning, his eyes flickering to the other guard who was watching me for any sign of weakness or disobedience. I supressed another sigh and began to strip off my jacket, shirt and shoes leaving me in my pants and a singlet. I felt everyone eye my slim build and the multiple scars riddling my chest and back.