Back in the room, Ariel thought she could finally rest. But the moment they were behind closed doors, Rex turned into a different version of himself.
He wrapped his arms around her slender waist and pinned her to the door. Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear coyly, he asked, “Why did you defend me back there?”
His hot breath landed on her nape, tickling her gently and arousing her senses. She twisted her body in an attempt to escape from his clutches, but the man merely tightened his arms.
“Hmm?” he grunted, insisting on a reply from her. As his nasal twang reached her ears, a chill chased down her spine.
“W-Well, we're a married couple now. You're my husband, so I won't allow others to bully you,” Ariel stuttered while the tips of her ears turned red.
“Is that so? So there's no u
