When he tries to mash his mouth into hers, she turns her head to the side, pushing against him, "I'm not your wife yet, Tobias."

He laughs, biting at her neck, "But you certainly will be. I've made it clear to everyone else; you will not get another proposal of marriage at the celebration. You are mine."

She shoves him harshly, freeing herself from his grasp. Taking a few steps away, she can feel the hatred burn inside of her, angered that he would prevent her from having someone else. She catches her tongue before she says something she might regret, only able to retort with, "Fine, but until then,...