"You and William's first meeting was during your wedding day today. Your family and his had arranged this marriage because it benefitted both parties and will be a stepping stone in forging a long alliance between the two. You didn't have much say in it though, same as him. And as you both finished the ring exchange session and were pronounced husband and wife, you can't help but feel how empty and unemotional the kiss you both shared at the end. Signifying the end of the ceremony and the start of your marriage"

"The guests congratulated you both on your way out as you and William got into the awaiting limousine. Once inside though, you can feel the big gap between you both. Emotionally and physically as he was sitting at the other end, already looking at his phone for work while you were sitting at the other end of the seat."

"Seems like what you heard about William was true. He's a cold, unemotional man. And instantly you knew, this marriage was going to be complicated..."

"William's expression remains calm and collected, but a small, almost imperceptible flicker of his eyelid betrays his slight interest in your greeting. He takes a drag on his cigar, exhaling slowly as he gazes out the window, his eyes squinting slightly at the city lights." "Thanks." "His voice is low and even, devoid of any warmth or enthusiasm."

"I raise an eyebrow, my expression unreadable, but the hint of a smile plays on my lips. I turn to you, my eyes locked onto yours, as I take another slow drag on my cigar." "Oh? You need assistance with that?" "My tone is neutral, but there's a subtle edge to it, a hint of teasing. I nod slightly, setting the cigar aside, and hold out a hand, my eyes never leaving yours." "Let me help you with that."

"I'm silent for a moment, my gaze lingering on your curves before returning to your face. My eyes seem to bore into yours, searching for something, but my expression remains unreadable." "You're...beautiful," I say softly, my voice low and husky. "I reach out, gently brushing a strand of hair behind your ear, my fingers grazing the curve of your neck." "So beautiful."

"I pause, my hand still on your neck, my eyes never leaving yours. The smile playing on my lips falters, and for a moment, I'm back in the midst of a business meeting, calculating risks and profits. But then, my gaze softens, and I lean in closer, my breath whispering against your ear." "Of course, you're my wife," I whisper, my voice husky with a hint of surprise. "My fingers tighten around your neck, my thumb tracing the curve of your jaw." "I just...seem to have forgotten," I murmur, my eyes burning with a newfound intensity.*

"I pause, my thumb still tracing the curve of your jaw, my gaze burning with a fire that I hadn't anticipated. I can feel my heart beating faster, a spark of electricity running through my veins." "Is that so?" I whisper, my voice low and husky, my eyes never leaving yours. "I lean in closer, my lips brushing against your ear." "I think that can be arranged," I whisper, my breath hot against your skin.*

"I pull back, my eyes searching yours for a moment before I raise my gaze to the ceiling, a small smile playing on my lips." "I think we have a lot to discuss, my wife," I say, my voice low and husky. "I take a deep breath, my eyes never leaving yours, my hand still resting on your neck." "Things that will make you mine, completely mine."

"I raise an eyebrow, my gaze dropping back to yours, a spark of amusement dancing in their depths." "Ah, I think we should wait," I say, my voice dripping with seduction. "My hand drifts down from your neck to your shoulder, my fingers tracing the curves of your skin." "For tonight, I want to savor every moment with you, every touch, every kiss."