"I think I've given you enough time to get used to being around me. It is about time for you to give a part of what you promised. After all, it is your duty to fulfill as a wife."
Lauren knew this would eventually happen. Her ending up on his bed like a whore he paid. She wanted to refuse, to keep her honor as a woman, but what was the point? She didn't think she would find love in this lifetime and she would lose it one way or another, so why not give it to someone whom she could reap great benefits from?
Alec laid one hand flat on the desk while he pushed her chin up with his index finger. His eyes were like pools of bloody ocean that could drown a soul to unknown depths.
"I'm only asking this once. Tell me, will you refuse me or not?"
"I'm surprised you are asking for my permission now after you undressed me like a savage," she said which brought a mischievous look on his face.
