Shortly after the wedding, there was a reception abd you bid farewell to your parents. The carriage ride was silent but you could tell Rhys was happy.

Eventually the two of you make it back to Sola. You see Eremius but pretend not to notice him. He does the same. Rhys then immediately grabs your hand and drags you to your new room.

"Rhys! Slow down."

"Not to today love. After all today is our wedding night." You wanted to run. You knew what he was implying. You thought of ways to get out of this until finally you got one.

"Rhys. It is my time of month." Immediately he stops and stares.

"I'm sorry F/n I didn't realize."

"It is fine. Let us sleep shall we." The two of you climb into bed. You didn't like it. Sharing a bed with him. He hugged you rather tightlt making it near impossible to move. You couldn't sleep. Not because he was next to you. It was because you needed a plan. You weren't lying about your time of month, but for only so long could you use that excuse. You needed his trust for one but building trust takes a while and is difficult. More importantly you wanted to keep your innocence. Knowing Rhys he'll try something the minute it stops. You decided to steel your resolve and decided that tomorrow you shall ask him if you can visit Isawol.

The next day, true to your word you ask him.

"F/n why now though? Can't it wait until a month or two?"

"I want to congratulate her. We are going to be in-laws soon. Besides maybe I might be able to have some ladies time with her."

"Very well, we shall leave in two or three days from now." This surprised you. You figure he be more adamant about not going.   Maybe he didn't actually suspect you after all?

"Fanatstic."

"But of course F/n there is a condition." He smirks. "I want you to kiss me." Your mind went blank. Kiss him?

"Why?"

"Because we are married." You wanted to protest, but this man held your freedom in his hands. You slowly approach him and kiss him on his cheek.

"F/n. I said you needed to kiss me."

"Which I did."

"Alright I give you that. But next time I want..." he trailed off before kissing you on the lips. "Something like this." He walks off and you touch your lips. Next time. You really needed to escape.