In a hushed voice, I asked, "W-What are you attempting to do?" His response was devoid of emotion, or perhaps I couldn't discern any due to his smirk, as he replied, "I'm here, with my wife, to make tonight a memorable night for our marriage." My anger surfaced, and I practically shouted, "You forced me; I will never be your wife!" Alas, that seemed to fuel his intensity, for his dark eyes darkened even further as he pressed closer to me.
