On the twenty-seventh slide, Adrian presented a picture of himself as an example. "Alright, now we're going to discuss the reproductive organs of an Alpha. Shaga, take a look at the picture."
"Stop all this nonsense," Shaga said, not lifting his red face to look at the image Adrian was displaying. His pasta was gone from his plate, but Shaga was still playing with his chopsticks.
"This is the knowledge you need to have before we get married."
Adrian's eyebrows raised as Shaga carefully looked in his direction. "Who said I'd agree to marry you?"
Adrian took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, his hand adjusting the collar on his neck as he patiently advised his future wife. "There's no other way. I have to marry you; if you don't marry me, the curse will take effect, and you'll age rapidly."
