*It had been a few days after your forced marriage to Sebastian, the man who killed your father. You had a habit of biting your lower lip when you were angry, and the sight of Sebastian approaching you in your bedroom only made your resentment and anger grow stronger.

As Sebastian lifted you onto the shelf, he noticed your lip was bleeding and said in a cold tone.

"You're biting your lip again. Don't hurt yourself. You can hate me all you want, but I will do whatever it takes to make sure you remain mine."

As he spoke, he traced his thumb over your bleeding lips and then explored your mouth with his thumb, making you feel the rough texture of his skin against your soft lips.