Amber's defiance

"Master Birmingham",Amber protested and tried to push herself out of the strong arms around her.

"Stop struggling",Draco snapped coldly. The more Amber struggled to be free from him, the more he tightened his arms around her until she gave up and lay against him.

"Good",he patted her head and grabbed her chin. His grip was firm but gentle as he turned her head to face him.

"Now I have a few questions, and you're going to answer me",he continued.

Amber stared at him, marveling at the colour of his eyes. They were the brightest blue, like the colour of a summer sky. She was brought back to reality when the first question hit her.

"Have you no sense of shame or decency?"

Amber froze and her head spun as the question registered within her.

Without giving her a chance to respond, Draco continued coldly.

"It appears you're still too immature, because what mature woman would go to a club dressed the way you were dressed? Get wild and drunk with alcohol, and almost got herself raped?"

Amber shut her eyes as the truth of his words stung her. He was right. He was absolutely right. But then, it wasn't entirely Amber's fault. She had been cooped up in her father's house for so long that the first taste of freedom she got, she went out of control.

"Now that you're going to be my wife, things will change",Draco said and finally released her. "And you're going to be punished for your careless acts"

Amber said nothing more as she retreated to the far end of the limo, distancing herself from him. She turned her head and stared outside, fighting back the tears that threatened to fall. What had she gotten herself to?

The fear of what Draco would do to her when they got to his house and the exhaustion of the previous night finally got to her and she fell into a deep slumber, her head resting uncomfortably against the window.

Draco stared at her in annoyance. And then, ever so slowly, he pulled her so she would rest on him and become more comfortable.

...

Hours later, the limos pulled up in front of a magnificent estate. The heavy silver gates opened automatically and the limos were driven in.

An elegant fountain stood prominently in the middle of the large estate, surrounded with lush trees. The parking lot was extremely wide, with arrays of different classy cars parked at every corner.

A very large modern duplex stood in the middle of the estate. It reeked of wealth and as the limos came to a halt, bodyguards dressed in all black surrounded the car and opened the door for Draco to step out.

Because she was so exhausted, Amber didn't stir or awaken as Draco lifted her in his arms and carried her up the stairs. Even when he entered his room and lowered her gently on the large king-size bed, she didn't awaken.

Draco lay beside her for a moment longer, tracing the strands of silky hair that framed her face.

Abruptly he got up and walked out of the room.

...

It was late noon before Amber stirred and opened her eyes. She took in her surrounding with a confused look.

The room was larger than her father's living room. That was the first thing she noticed. It was filled with antiques, and decorated by a person with a taste for fashion. From where she lay, she could make out the closet, the toilet and bathroom, and a terrace.

The room smelled of wealth and Amber had no doubt that it was Draco's bedroom.

Speaking of the devil, the door opened and Draco stepped inside. He had changed from the mouthwatering tux he had on earlier and was now dressed in a tight fitting shirt and dark pants. His dark hair was loose and it framed his face elegantly, reaching the top of his shoulders.

Amber got a little lost staring at the mass of strong muscles that strained against the shirt he had on. He was well built, she had to admit that. Sculpted like a god, carved from the finest gold.

And his eyes... they drew her in despite her resistance.

Snapping back to the present, she shook her head and climbed down the bed.

"Thank you for helping me in",she mumbled. "I guess I was really exhausted"

Draco ignored her and walked over to the closet. He pulled off his shirt and tossed it to the ground, reaching into the wardrobe to snag another t-shirt.

Amber felt her mouth water at the sight of his back. Smooth flawless skin that made her hand itch to touch him. His waist tapered down and disappeared into his pants.

Fully aware of the looks he was getting from the woman behind him, Draco tugged on the shirt and spun around.

"If this is how you act around every man you see",he stated icily. "Then it's no wonder why one tried to molest you last night"

Amber shut her mouth that was hanging open. Her eyes burned with anger as she glared at him.

"I admit my wrongs",she said through gritted teeth. "I know I acted immature by losing control of myself last night. And I'm thankful that you saved me. But if you keep bringing it up in every of our conversation, then it's just you who is immature"

Draco frowned deeply. He hadn't expected her to talk back at him. No one ever talked back at him, especially women. Whoever tried would be swallowed alive by his flames of rage. If she was going to be his wife, he had to lay down the rules for her.

In a flash he was beside her, before Amber even had the chance to blink. She looked up at him terrifyingly, wondering how he appeared beside her so quickly.

His hand clamped tightly on her jaw and he glared down at her.

"Before you run your smart little mouth, I better warn you",he growled. "I am not a man to be trifled with. I will devour you in a second, and I will not care if you're going to be my wife. You better know your place, and show me the respect I deserve"

He pushed her away from him and Amber tripped, and fell down hard on the floor. Pain shot through her entire body and she stubbornly held back her tears. She would not appear weak in front of him.

"Get up",Draco snapped.

Slowly, Amber climbed to her feet and lowered her eyes, trembling from fright.

"I will only say this once, so you better listen well",Drake stated icily. "The day you talk back at me again, you will be punished. So think twice before you run your mouth!",his cold voice sent chills running down Amber's spine, making her tremble out of fear. She couldn't even look up at him as he laid out the rules of their marriage.

"You will only be my wife in name",Draco continued frostily, his eyes shooting daggers at the woman standing before him. "You will share my bed and I will provide everything you need because I will not have my wife looking like a homeless peasant. Or a whore. You will perform your duties as my wife. You will not demand for affection from me because the day you do, you will be punished. You will do as I have ordered else the punishment will be dire. Have I made myself clear?"

Amber remained silent for a long while, going through everything he just told her. Slowly, she lifted her head and her emerald eyes stared straight into Draco's handsome face.

"Instead of being your wife, just make me your slave",she said defiantly.

And before her astonished eyes, Draco's cold blue eyes flickered and turned black.