As the curtain fell Julian grabbed your hand, a mischievous smile playing on his plush lips. "Come on, come on, be quick." He whisked you away through the bustling backstage, weaving effortlessly between crew members and fellow actors.

As always, he was eager, especially now that you had married the wealthy Viscount. He realized that he rarely had you all to himself anymore, but tonight he planned to make the most of your shared time. Immediately after the door closed, he joined your lips.