CHAPTER 4: Kiss

“You may now kiss the bride.”

My heart was about to explode seeing him tilting his head and leaning closer to me. He held my waist and pulled me closer to him, making my palms land on his chest. I didn’t have the time to process everything that had happened because my mind went blank the moment that Killian’s lips landed on mine.

It was just a simple kiss. I couldn’t read his expression as if kissing me was nothing to him. I shook off the feeling of disappointment and just forced myself to smile at the people in front of us.

The reception was nice and the food was delicious. Everything around the area was screaming luxury, and even the people invited were a bunch of wealthy people who I know were invited by Killian.

My lips were already tired from smiling. We kept on talking with different people, and mostly, it was Killian who they had a long conversation with. Killian arm was wrapped around my waist while he was talking with someone. I couldn’t leave because I didn’t want to be rude.

Finally, they were done talking, and I knew it was about business. Killian glanced at me for a moment before we headed back to our table.

“Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Lannister.”

Someone greeted us. I was frozen for a second before I said thank you while Killian only gave a nod. It was just weird to hear that I’m now Mrs. Lannister, but I know that I’ll get used to it.

“Kiss!”

I was peacefully drinking wine when I heard someone shout. They even made a sound coming from their wine glasses, tapping it with their spoons.

I heard Killian sigh; he was sitting beside me. I looked at him, and without a second thought, he dipped his head and kissed me fully. This time, it was different; it wasn’t a short kiss. His hands were on my face and neck. I could taste the wine in his mouth.

I couldn’t care less about the people's giggles. My attention was now fully on Killian’s lips on mine. I move my lips, mimicking his movement. He bit my lower lip, making me gasp; that was a chance for him to sneak his tongue. Our tongues battled inside. I was already drowned by our wet kiss.

I was still disoriented when Killian broke the kiss. There was a flicker of lust on his face, but it vanished immediately.

The event ended and I was really tired and exhausted. My social battery died down. That was one of the hell socialization that I had.

“Take her to her room.”

I heard Killian’s serious and harsh voice as we entered the house. It was huge and looked like a castle to me.

So we are not sharing the same room, ha? That was actually a relief for me. I couldn’t help but be delighted by the fact that he didn’t want this marriage. It just means that we don’t need to have a honeymoon.

“Cassandra.”

I stopped climbing the staircase when Killian called me. I flinched when I heard how cold he called my name. I looked at him, he was just behind me.

“Yes?”

“Don’t wake up late tomorrow. We have a flight.” His voice was calm and casual.

My forehead creased in confusion. “Flight? Where? For what?”

He raised his brow at me and looked at me as if I was asking a dumb question. “For our honeymoon.”

My eyes widened, and my lips parted at what I had just heard. “Honeymoon!?”

“Why do you look so shocked?” His brows furrowed and his forehead creased. “What do newlywed couples do? Just fucking stared at each other?”

I bit my lower lip and slowly nodded my head. He’s right, we are now a married couple and my duty as a wife is now starting.

“Your family benefits a lot from this marriage while I don’t.” The corner of his lips tugged up as if he remembered something. “Might as well use you to warm my. bed.”

I gasped at what I just heard. I felt a pang on my chest. How could he tell me that!? I suddenly felt nervous.

“I don’t also benefit from this marriage, Killian.” My words almost came as whispered.

“Your family does,” he said firmly as he looked straight into my eyes.

“For sure, your family, too.” My voice was low. I avoided his gaze because of how intense it was.

He chuckled sarcastically. “I don’t have family, Cassandra.”

“What—”

“Go to your room.” He cut me off with his harsh and firm tone.

I shut my mouth and turned around. I climbed the staircase feeling confused. He doesn’t have a family... but I saw her mother’s picture on the internet. I shook my head. I shouldn’t be thinking about his life and just mind mine.

The room was big and beautiful, it felt like it was really built for me. I opened the closet and saw tons of clothes. Everything was really there and even accessories that I bet cost a lot. After scanning the place, I headed to the bathroom to change clothes.

I couldn’t sleep well because of the thought that we would have our honeymoon tomorrow. I was feeling nervous again. Are we going to do it? Oh my god, I think I might get crazy thinking of those.

I forced myself to sleep, but I couldn’t, so I decided to go downstairs and drink some milk. Maybe it would help me to fall asleep.

I almost shouted when I saw a figure in the kitchen but as everything got clearer. I saw Killian opening the refrigerator. He glanced at my side, he must have noticed my footsteps. His forehead creased before he roamed his eyes on my body and something flickered in those orbs.