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Mary's POV~

"Be mine."

I couldn't believe it.

These words… from him.

Arjun opened his eyes and straightened his back.

I looked into them—those deep, dark eyes filled with love and genuine emotions.

"I love you."

Hearing those three words from him, I wished—prayed—that this wasn’t just a dream.

"The more time I spend with you, the more I crave you." His voice was steady, yet filled with raw intensity. "I’m not someone who questions their emotions over and over before confessing. I know what I want—and it’s you. There’s no second thought about it."

He cupped my face, and in that moment, I couldn’t hold back.

I hugged him.

Tightly.

This felt like a dream.

My prince charming was confessing his feelings to me.

I bet he could hear my racing heartbeat.

I tightened my hold around his shoulders, standing on my tiptoes to reach him due to the height difference.

Arjun gently caressed my waist, then pressed a soft kiss on the side of my forehead.

"Say something, sweetheart." His voice was almost pleading.

I pulled away from the hug, cupped his face, and brought my lips dangerously close to his.

"I hope this will clarify all your doubts," I whispered.

Then, I kissed him.

As my lips brushed against his, his body tensed.

For a moment, he didn’t move.

But the second I sucked on his lower lip, his restraint shattered.

He closed his eyes and tangled his fingers in my hair, pulling me even closer.

His lips moved against mine, slow at first, then with an intensity that made my knees weaken.

His kisses were so demanding, so consuming—leaving no room to even breathe.

As he tilted his head to deepen the kiss, I whimpered.

"Arjun… my toes are hurting," I whispered breathlessly.

He pulled away slightly, his chest rising and falling rapidly.

Then—

Without warning—

He lifted me by my waist and placed me on the counter.

His movements were so quick I barely had time to react.

Now, he stood between my thighs, his presence overwhelming.

The fabric of my dress stretched slightly as he leaned in, claiming my lips again.

This time, his fingers fisted my hair, tugging just hard enough to send a sharp jolt of pleasure and pain through me.

He was ravenous.

Almost as if he wanted to devour me.

I gripped his shoulders and kissed him back, matching his fervor.

Our tongues collided, and I could taste the wine on his lips.

His tongue explored my mouth, leaving no inch untouched.

I tried to imitate his movements—to keep up—but failed miserably.

The way he dominated me with just a kiss made my body react in ways I had never experienced before.

A dull ache formed between my thighs, my body throbbing in sync with my racing heart.

Sensing my need for oxygen, he finally pulled away.

Both of us were panting.

His gaze dropped to my heaving chest, and I saw his eyes darken.

"I’m tired," I whispered, already guessing his intentions.

He chuckled.

Leaning into my ear, he whispered, "We haven’t even started yet, darling."

His warm breath sent a shiver down my spine.

I pressed my palm against his chest, trying to compose myself.

"Let’s go down now," I murmured.

But instead of stopping, he pressed wet kisses along my neck.

"Just a few more minutes, please," he whispered between kisses.

I let my eyes drift shut, completely lost in the pleasure.

And then—

I felt it.

Something hard pressed against my inner thigh.

My breath hitched as my hand instinctively moved to his neck, realization crashing over me.

A mix of pride and shyness bloomed inside me.

But before I could process it—

"Ahh!"

A gasp escaped my lips as his teeth sank into my neck.

Tears welled in my eyes from the sudden sharp pain.

Immediately, he soothed the spot with a kiss.

Arjun looked at me, his expression shifting when he saw my tear-filled eyes.

"Fuck, I’m sorry," he muttered, guilt evident in his tone.

He hugged me, pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead.

"I need water," I murmured.

He broke the hug and glanced at the counter, but there was no water.

Walking towards the table, he reached for a bottle of water.

I, on the other hand, noticed the glass of wine.

My throat was parched.

Without much thought, I grabbed the wine glass and took a sip.

The taste was rich and intoxicating.

My body craved more.

So, I drank the entire glass in one go.

"Here—" Arjun’s voice trailed off as he turned back around.

His eyes landed on the empty glass in my hand.

I smiled innocently.

"I want more."

He let out a deep exhale before walking toward me.

He refilled my glass, and I eagerly brought it to my lips.

"When was the last time you drank wine?" he asked, caressing my back.

"This is my first time," I admitted, holding out my glass for more.

His brows furrowed.

"Enough for now. You shouldn’t drink too much your first time."

I pouted.

To convince him, I leaned in, pressing a soft kiss against his lips.

"Please… just one more?"

He inhaled deeply before reluctantly pouring one last glass.

But just as I was about to take a sip—

My phone rang.

I glanced at the screen.

Gauri.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Mary, we should go back now," she said.

I frowned.

Arjun, meanwhile, smirked and took my wine glass, drinking from it himself.

"Okay, I’m coming," I said, ending the call.

Then, I glared at him.

"How dare you drink my wine?"

He looked at me, amused.

"You’re already tipsy, darling. Let’s go back."

"No! I want more!" I raised my voice slightly, surprising even myself.

Arjun sighed, observing me for a moment.

Then—

Before I could react—

He scooped me up into his arms.

I gasped, looking up at him with anger.

But he just smiled.

"You have a really low tolerance, darling. Try to understand."

Tears pricked at my eyes.

He looked down at me, concerned.

"I’m never letting you drink wine again," he muttered.

I looked over his shoulder toward the VIP section, feeling like someone had just snatched my favorite toy away.

Tears slipped down my cheeks.

"Please don’t cry," he said, his voice now tense.

I gripped his shirt tightly.

"I hate you," I whimpered.

I heard him curse under his breath.

As he carried me through the club, my eyelids grew heavy.

Darkness slowly pulled me under.

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