Akame ga Kill: Starting with Dual Kamui - Chapter 15: The Empire’s Strongest

... uldn't help but feel a little helpless.

He had figured it out—Esdeath was the embodiment of a queen.

And her desire for control was overwhelming...

"Didn't you say you'd give me freedom? But here you are, still trying to control me," he said as he took a step back, breaking free from her grip on his chin.

Blayn had no interest in being dominated. He wasn't a masochist.

"I meant relative freedom, not absolute freedom," Esdeath said coolly. "Besides, do you ...