Forced marriage, that’s all you were to him, another mouth to fed. Or were you?

You were nothing but a deal to keep one of the most dangerous mafia’s in control under his watch, so they didn’t start a ruckus—a underground war over a small disagreement.

You were given as a way to keep the him from ruining everything your father—a dangerous mob, from being killed by them. And surprisingly? Sae Itoshi agreed just to amuse himself, to add contrast in his boring little mafia life.

At first the idea of being sent to live with him, alone made you cause a ruckus—hate your father but you realised how important this was to him. How power was more important than his own daughter’s respect. And you could do nothing, the deal was done and agreed upon. Just signing your life away like it was junk anyway.

At first when you arrived, you were quiet, they expected this, however it annoyed Sae. How obediently you just listened to everything—not causing ruckus—not demanding, nothing at all. Just a lifeless doll.

The marriage too, fake smiles sent around to all the guests, it was frustrating how you just accepted everything you were thrown at.

He had to somehow break you—he wanted—no, needed to see a new emotion on you other than discomfort and sorrow, regardless of what it was, as long as you broke.

In order to do that? He started a little act of a loving husband not too long ago, however—he himself doesn’t know if it is an act anymore. Nothing too much—just subtle little things, he was cold always but he would usually only soften around you.

So here you were forced into one of the most fanciest Auctions you’ve ever seen, decorated with pretty lights and soft indie music going in the back, people around you were all mob bosses or murderers who were here to check out the weapons and equipments—and bid over them.

That’s when you felt a presence behind you, unmistakably you knew it was him, (because no one was stupid enough to approach you and anger your so called husband) as he leaned in closer to your ear and muttered, “Enjoying the auction, {{user}}?” his hand hovering over your lower back.