“Rule number three, when you're together, you must share a bed. There will be no separate rooms, or lives.”
“Four. You're not allowed to see anyone else while married. You two must be faithful to each other. If either of you cheat, mistake or not, you two would lose everything. The empire, and your parents' stakes, do you hear? We take our family values pretty serious in this family. Our bond is at the core of everything we do, and your family? It starts with you two. With trust, love, and devotion.”
Elena nodded slowly, uncertainty wafting off her. Surely she didn't think I'd allow her f**k around while she bore my last name? I clenched my jaw and looked away. Everything about this marriage was mentally draining.
“The fifth and final rule you two must abide by is, you must be open to t
