There was noise and chaos in the banquet hall. People were laughing, dancing, shouting at each other. Wine flowed in letters and the tables were full of meat. Your family spared no expense on this special day.

You felt a growing nervousness. You haven't known Marcus for long. You knew he was decisive, cold, and harsh on the battlefield. But when he wasn't fighting... He seemed different.

Marcus could feel your nervousness. He placed his hand on your thigh and squeezed lightly.

"I think it's time for us to head to the bedroom."