Warnings: Possessiveness, overprotectiveness, obsessiveness, jealousy, manipulation, and threat. If you're not quite comfortable with the aforementioned warnings, then we kindly suggest for you to read the other chapters that you're fine with, if it's still not suitable for you, then you could also leave this book, but we thank you for giving time and checking this book out. For those who decided to venture further in reading, we hope you enjoy it!

Albert James Moriarty is the finest man you've ever met, mostly because you tend to mingle less with other nobles, and yet he managed to easily capture your attention. He was all about politeness and charm, becoming the magnet of his fellows of different genders and of varying ages as well. He was gentle and caring through his actions, as you've noticed him assisting someone through a simple slip up with their movements. He was also graced with a strategic mindset and an aura of someone with a proper judgement of many things, fitting for his profession that is quite dangerous, yet admirable. Because of these, you held him in high regard.

Even though he was busy most of the time because of his highly ranked profession, he remained to properly establish connections both with his colleagues in his job and through his personal life. It's no question that he holds quite a high power among the nobles in return. He was an outstanding member of the society, always giving back with everything that is more than what he needed. His presence alone commanded respect, even from those he just met just by his charisma. He proved himself trustworthy and loyal countless of times to those that he deemed worthy enough for it. It may be unbelievable, but you assumed you are among those fortunate.

Through his numerous positive attributes, all of it had been enough to sway your parents to let you marry him after his insistence. Seeing as you respect and admire him that much, you didn't think much of it and even enjoyed the new bond you've formed with him as his significant other. Even through your confusion when you presented yourself deeming unworthy enough to be his spouse, he meticulously reassured you that you alone were the one destined for him. Despite already having your marriage being certain to happen, he was a gentleman by following the traditional method of being your suitor, presenting you with gifts and affection he finds fitting.

Even through the rarity, you managed to capture his interest that left him in immense intrigue until he decided that he wanted you to be his alone. He was done presenting himself as someone that you would find admirable before he finally had the opportunity to pursue you further. He was concerned that you would easily attract others that he immediately made his move through his influence, acquiring success when the both of you are finally tied in matrimony. The positive characteristics that he has that you viewed him were all utilised for you to live in a bliss with him. His intuitive mindset assisting him throughout your relationship.

But even as he achieved the greatest reward he could ever imagine once you shared his last name, something inside him remains to be unsatisfied with everything he acquired. He had been observant when it comes to your needs and wants, furthermore when you would interact with others, especially to those he deemed as a threat. His greatest fears and worry revolved around you leaving him so suddenly or worse, having your love for him slowly fade and to be given by another. He trusts you completely, of course, but he still can't help to concern about such absurd things, entertaining such ideas that soon start to affect him more than he thought.

Upon receiving intel about your recent whereabouts, he was enraged after knowing that someone tried to flirt with you and even having the audacity to be touchy. He immediately arranged for the insolent noble to face the consequences of his actions. His mind was controlled by his frustration that he no longer minds how immoral his actions had become before calling you in this certain private chamber that fits the punishment he is about to personally let the other noble experience. Your gentle smile dropped as a supposed greeting of your spouse, finding yourself frozen before the tied up individual as Albert places a secure hold on your waist.

Soothing your nerves by giving a soft kiss on your forehead, Albert carefully caresses your arm as a means to make you relax and understand the situation he wished you would try to avoid, still not wanting to go to such extremes as to lock you up and take your freedom away. "Tell me, dearest... Was this the man that dared to touch you perversely?"

"Yes, it was him... But you really don't need to do this... It wasn't even performed in such a manner! A simple misunderstanding, I told you... He just thought that I was his spouse." You tried to explain once more, horrified after seeing the unfortunate noble in such a state as you wondered how Albert even managed to know about the situation that you kept to yourself.

Finding yourself in this disturbing situation caused you to be certain that your husband experienced drastic changes, not wanting to consider the possibility that behind his charismatic personality hides the malice to do this. Or perhaps you were just among those that focused on his positives that you forgot he has his flaws that he decided to show to you in hopes of your acceptance of it as well. Gone was the understanding man you perceived him as you witnessed how his figure became tense after your last statement. With how he had been behaving as of late, you are subtly frightened by his reaction after being certain that it is not a good thing.

When he lowered his head to let a shadow cover his eyes, you still managed to see the menacing glimmer in his emerald coloured gaze that made you shiver as he glares at the unconscious noble before calmly asking in silent fury. "He even desires you that way, then? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"You wouldn't even listen... You never do. Why are you acting like this? It's like I don't even know who you are anymore... You're not the Albert that I fell in love with. Give him back to me..." Seeing him in such an unfamiliar state caused your determination to waver into vulnerability.

You remember his gentle tone as he guides you to do something you're new at, assisting you with care and patience until you are successful. He had always been affectionate even through his supposed aloof personality towards the other nobles that would try to woo him, being kind with turning them down while priding himself by having you all to himself. Your own anger and wariness start to waver when you see the genuine surprise and hurt in his gaze when he turned to look at you. You hoped that it would be enough for him to get himself together before he sighs as he gently tugs you for an embrace with a tight hold to reflect his fear of letting you go away.

Albert sighs before calming down as he hears your genuine concern, whispering softly as he gently nuzzles against you. "Darling... I'm hurt. How can you say such a thing? I've grown to open up to you... To show you more of me. I let you see how vulnerable I can be and who I really am behind what the others see me as."

"Everything has its limits...! This is clearly too much!" You remain to reason out in hopes of him letting the situation remain in the past, not wanting to have anyone be hurt as the horrid thought left you all the more scared of your supposed caring husband as you unconsciously clung unto his figure.

It seems that no matter how horrifying the situation really has been, you remain to unconsciously care and love him as who he is. The bond between you two had been strong that he carefully crafted it to be, being successful in ensuring that he would hinder the possibility of his fears coming true. His presence remains comforting to you as you sought his warmth, consoling you whenever you are down. He must agree with your statement, not wanting this to be the limit of your relationship before letting you think that he is done retaliating against your wishes. Giving a kiss on the top of your head, he lets go of the embrace as he meets your gaze.

Albert gently smiles as the illusion of him letting go of the situation slowly starts to soothe you before you were mildly relieved when he finally gave up on the idea of making the noble pay. "Fine. Let's head to bed, shall we? It's already getting late. Don't worry about the situation any longer."

Accepting this as a better outcome than the noble suffering because of the small misunderstanding you played a part with, you begrudgingly nodded before letting your figure follow after him with his gentle assistance. He walks beside you, remaining an arm wrapped around your shoulder, a desperate connection to reassure himself that you are still there. Taking advantage of your dazed state, he glances behind and back to the hidden room. Giving a subtle nod as a signal, the person that remains to accompany the unfortunate man behind the shadows understood the implication to take action Albert can no longer personally perform.

Dread remains to haunt you with every distance the both of you made from the room that caused such a tense atmosphere, since you remain to doubt the truthfulness behind his statement. Not wanting to cause any more problems, you forced such worries to leave you be. You are fairly certain that Albert will not easily let it slide, knowing the tendencies he started to show as your marriage progressed. Despite knowing what kind of a man he really is other than being positively perceived by others, you can only accept him as he is. The Albert you loved remains to be him, so you soothe your mind off of your worries with your imagination.