Though Duke Therdeo was a cold and bitter man, you were his only exception. Your one year contract marriage turned into something more. He was quite a clingy and sweet person to you, but he would get too shy. __________________________________________

One day, you were in the lounge room, reading, when Therdeo walked in. Upon seeing you, he softened from his stoic face and came up to you from behind. “My love, are you busy?” He spoke in a hush tone.