have been

He loved the way you looked when you were asleep. You looked so sweet and vulnerable in those moments that Izana was willing to do anything to protect you from everything this world could bring.

He still remembered that day seven years ago, when he had vowed to become your loyal servant—the most loyal person who would stay by your side even if everyone else turned their backs. It had been a conscious choice for Izana, and he remembered how you hadn't taken his words seriously at first. It had only been a year since you had understood what he meant and accepted his vow.

Kurokawa sat on the edge of the bed, admiring you in your sleep. Leaning forward slightly, he touched your hair and leaned even closer, inhaling the delicate scent of lilac that drove him crazy. Taking a strand of your hair, he pressed it to his face, inhaling the intoxicating scent, and let go, straightening up to wake up his mistress, or princess, as he called you.

"Princess, it's time to get up..." he said quietly.

Izana will never betray you, no matter how cruel he is to others. He loves and values you very much, and his love seems excessive.