Ashen carried his bride into their chamber, his strong arms holding her like she weighed nothing.
The door swung open, and he walked straight to the large bed. He placed Lumina down on the soft mattress, his eyes never leaving her face.
"Everyone, leave," Ashen ordered in a deep voice.
The guards and maids immediately bowed and stepped out. Stella and Ero were the last to leave, exchanging happy smiles as they quietly shut the door behind them.
The room fell silent and the only sound was the crackle of the fire in the hearth and Lumina's own nervous breathing. She swallowed hard.
"You are not… thinking of spending the night with me, are you?" she asked carefully, her voice held curiosity.
Ashen smirked and sat beside her without hesitation. Lumina instantly crossed her arms over her chest, as though shielding herself.
"Hey! Don't be a pervert. This… this wasn't part of our agreement!" she said quickly.
