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They’d been searching for so long already, their hope worn down by failure. It was time for her to take up the fight for them.
Her pulse quickened, but she told herself it was anger, not fear.
“Go? Now?” “No, of course not.” Shiro stretched his arms over his head, arching his back. “Let’s wait until December for the added challenge.”
She grimaced. “Safe” and “dead” weren’t usually synonyms.
She spluttered wordlessly, not knowing how to argue against such ridiculous—yet somehow logical—lies.
Ishida rose to his feet. “I am far more capable than you give me credit for, Kamigakari Kimura. Clearly sharing any information will only distress you. I recommend you relax for the afternoon and practice your meditation. The solstice ceremony is only a month away and you need to be of the purest mind and heart before then. Tomorrow afternoon, we will initiate your relocation.”
God I fucking hate this guy
“What about death is to be feared? The burdens of life can be so great that it would be a comfort to know that someday it will end … that someday, we will have earned the final rest.”
Kogarashi—a name meaning cold winter wind—was
“Are you ready to die?” “No,” she whispered. “Then rise and take up your sword.” He stretched his arm up and pressed his palm against the top of the barrier, his finger spread wide. “Until you are dead, the battle is not over.”
Strong arms lifted her off the ground. She caught one brief, half-blind glimpse of his ruby eyes before he crushed her against his chest, holding her so tight she almost couldn’t breathe. He backed away from the others, arms wrapped around her. “You’re an idiot,” he hissed. “A complete idiot.” A weak, shaky laugh shuddered through her as she pressed her face against him, tears trickling down her cheeks. “I’m an idiot,” she agreed in a rasp.
As he leaned down, his hands tilted her face up, forcing her eyes to meet his. “You can’t die now, Emi. I need you with me.” I need you. His words sank through her, bringing new warmth to her icy limbs. I need you with me.
