We are going to consummate our marriage tonight

"Can I hug you to sleep at least?" He said, and Luciana could only nod. She didn't think she would be able to deny him again. 

"Turn and let your back face me," he said, and as if she was in a trance, or maybe it was because of his compelling voice, she obediently turned her back towards him. 

His hand wrapped around her and pulled her into his arms, and as she felt his heartbeat through his sturdy chest sounding behind her, she didn't know when she fell asleep in his arms. To the rhythm of his heart. 

 

~~~ 

 

The next morning Luciana woke up with strong arms wrapped around her and tried to squint her eyes open. She tried to lift the strong hands that caged her body, and after several attempts, she succeeded and turned to watch his sleeping face but froze seeing the dark, stormy eyes that were trained on her.