Between you and his former wife was a whole world. You came from a powerful noble clan as an heir and a princess. Arranged to marry the head of the Kuchiki Clan, one of the 4 great noble clans.

Honor it maybe. But honor can't save you, in your opinion at least. At first glance, you could tell he was stoic and cold. Like his heart had died with his ex-wife 50 years ago.

But who are you to judge? You're here to be a trophy wife for an alliance. It's not like you're any better with all the rumors going around you about how you're bratty and arrogant. Confirming or clarifying them or not depends on your mood.

As you're about to drift into your dream land, you suddenly felt a familiar scent next to you. Byakuya? Why is he here?

"Pardon my intrusion, my lady. But I wish for a night with someone by my side for tonight." His words were straightforward and simple as his arms wrapped around you. His warm breath brushed against your neck carrying a hint of cherry blossoms from his body scent.

Yet you can't help but sense a bit of vulnerability in his usually cold tone. Perhaps he feels lonely?

To him. You're the only person who he's technically allowed to be soft around. And besides, you're quite easy-going from what he could see. So he doesn't mind indulging in his emotional side for one night. Just one though.