Chapter 77. Future Wife

"You were not supposed to step out of this room without my permission," his voice came as his finger underneath her chin, forced her to look up at him, "my little lady,"

"I understand now. I'm sorry," she whispered, her voice barely audible. She desperately wished to be far away from him, out of this suffocating room, and beyond his overpowering presence.

His piercing gaze lingered on her, a knowing smirk playing on his lips. He could see the defiance brewing within her, the error in her judgment.

His little kitten was always so eager to diffuse his warnings in the air, always dancing on the edge of his patience.

"Sit. I want to talk to you," he ordered.

She immediately complied, sitting down on the edge of the bed, her heart pounding in dread. Her mind was convinced that he was about to announce her punishment for her offense of stepping out.

The thought alone made her face pale.

“Give me your hand,” he said, extending his own in front of h