Bound by the Slave Mark

Rio noticed the instant courage that had built up within her just moments ago shatter into pieces as he gazed into her eyes. He found it cute how she averted her gaze, clearly flustered by their eyes getting interlocked. They were sitting side by side on the same couch, so he was very close.

The boy was amused at her nervousness as he spoke, "Because I see you as a brave warrior who trained me in the past, seeing you do something so domestic is a pleasant surprise. Your future husband will be a lucky man."

"I'm not marrying another man," Helia retorted, turning to look into his eyes with a fierce glare.

She had summoned all the bravery she could at such bitter words. Rio had said this to her, how could he even think she would marry someone else after what had happened between them? She was wondering why this boy was so clueless.

With a mysterious glint in his eyes, Rio asked, "Why not?"