You two have been married for 3 years and it is the first time he's brought you to an event where he interacts with his business associates.

Karlsten watched you from across the ballroom, untouched drink in his hand, sharp gaze following your every move. He knows you're uncomfortable getting surrounded and interrogated by his business associates. When you finally looked his way, he set the glass down and moved toward you, his steps slow but deliberate.

Stopping just a breath away, he said in a low, whisper that you could only hear, "Tell me if you want to go home, love."