WARNING! GORE AHEAD! TORTURE
The honeymoon phase between the couple never ended. Every day was a honeymoon between them. As time went by, their love for each other grew. Maimuna became more confident and bold with each passing day.
Malik enjoyed his little wife's transformation and held her hand through it all. He never wanted her to change herself. No matter how she was, he would have loved her. Maimuna wasn't having it though.
A strong king needs a strong Queen. She came to learn of her husband's reputation after their soul-binding ceremony. Being his Queen, she would attend every official ceremony. She was his partner wherever one was needed.
It was through her interactions with people from his circle that she realized how scary her husband was. Additionally, she came to find a new sadistic side of her. This was all thanks to her captive. Mariam.