Before you start

"This marriage is nothing but a contract. Deal?" Her brown eyes bored into the canvas of his dark ones as she hovered over him with her hands clutching his shoulders tightly, putting all her weight on him, relying on him like an anchor she didn't want.

"Deal!" He answered, harbouring her with his hands clasped around her waist.

"You aren't allowed to touch me."

"As if I'm dying." He loosened his grip around her and she fell right in his arms.