6 The Compensation He Can Accept

He stood on his seat, and my eyes automatically follow his movement that exude sexiness and grace at the same time. The thin lines on my forehead deepen as I watch him carefully fixing his collar. Everything about this man screams authority, valor, and power. But despite his rough and intimidating physical features and presence, with that look he possesses, I doubt if he failed to draw attention.

"Where are you going?" I snap when he walks towards the door.

I didn't hear his reply instead he open the door and walk away. My eyes widened and instinctively get up from my seat to follow him. He walks so fast and I am having a hard time catching up with his pace. He's a freaking tall man and I am way too small compared to his gigantic figure, of course, he can walk fast.

Damn it!

I run when he strode out of the restaurant and before he could step inside the black car that was waiting for him, I did my very best to grab his arm to make him stop.

"What the fuck-"

"I'm willing to do anything," I cut his sentence while breathing heavily. "Just let me be your wife," I said seriously without blinking, meeting his glaring eyes.

His forehead creased. 

"Do you even know what you're asking from me woman?" 

His low baritone voice surprisingly sends a shiver down my spine. The intensity of his stare is like burning me inside. I wanted to let go of his arm and step back but then if I do that, he might slip away from me. I can't ruin this chance. I cannot loosen my grasp on him.

"Yes, I am" I nod my head.

He move and it was like an instinctive response for me to tighten my grip on him. I saw how he gaze down and stared at my hands on his arm before shifting back his attention to me. 

"I will lose a million dollars if I choose to deal with you tonight" he stated and tilt his head. "Don't you think I need compensation for that?" 

Million dollars? A million-dollar compensation?!

I subconsciously loosen my grip on his arm. I was about to pull away but he grab my wrist before pulling me closer to him causing my eyes to widen in shock. 

"Y-You," I stuttered.

He leans down and grins, arm wrapped around my waist, leveling his head to mine. 

"You're about to make a deal with the devil woman," he warned.

I tighten my grip on the purse I am holding while meeting his gaze.

"Are you threatening me?" I asked that ended up in a whisper.

He lean closer even more which made me breathe his manly scent.

"I am giving you a chance to run away," his strained voice slices to the sudden tension between us. A strange tension that causes a thousand voltages inside my veins.

I mentally gulp with the sudden nervousness and find words to say.

"I'm willing to make a deal with the devil if that's what it takes to be your wife" 

Determine, I know that I am sound determined but at the same time unreasonably desperate.

His grin widens and tucks the loose strand of my hair causing me to flinch a little. 

I think my skin is sensitive to his touch. His effect on me is strange and a bit alarming.

"How brave, but I don't think you're aware of the consequences Miss Castania," eyes are gleaming wickedly not taking off his gaze away from me.

I bit the inside of my mouth.

"I will never run away..."

He chuckles shortly as if he finds me funny yet interesting.

"Oh sure you can't" he paused. "Because once you make a deal with me, I will never let you slip away from me"

Danger. My mind is screaming with danger but I cannot back out. I can't turn my back just because I am scared. I was not raised by Costello like that. 

I breathed out when he slowly let go of my wrist. I gaze down at my feet calming my uneven breathing. I need to relax and get a hold of my emotion or else I will ruin everything.

"I will compensate with what you will lose tonight" I bravely lift my head, and once again our gazes collide. I feel like I am being pulled by two deep pools because of his drowning eyes. "Just tell me what you want" I offer.

The corner of his lips rose a bit.

"A compensation that I want?" 

I nod. "Yes,"

His eyes went past behind me. I was about to turn around curious about what stole his attention away from me when suddenly, he remove his coat and wrap around my shoulder with a sudden cold expression.

I was taken aback and couldn't help to look at him weirdly. 

Did he just put his coat around my shoulder?

"I don't want my wife exposing too much skin" he murmured.

I tilt my head. "What?" 

He cleared his throat but two thin lines suddenly became visible on his forehead.

"Are you certain that you're willing to do anything just to marry me?" He asks in a low serious tone.

"Yes. Just tell me what you want and I will oblige" I immediately reply.

I need to make a good call for him to agree to this marriage. It would be difficult if he is just forced to do this because I don't think he is someone who follows orders even if it is from his father. 

His brow lifted, eyes gleamed with mischief while towering over me. I look so small compared to him, our size differences are not something that I could just shrug off because I feel fragile while he is looking at me. 

"Then let's make a formal agreement," he stood straight and give enough distance between us.

My forehead creased. "Agreement?"

Does it mean a contract?

"You seem surprised" he smirk. "What are you expecting?" 

I ignore the mischievous glint in his eyes instead I focus on what he said.

"What's with the agreement?" The creased on my forehead deepened. "I don't think that is necessary"

"I am a businessman, Miss Castania. What if you suddenly change your mind and denied what you propose to me right now after I sign our marriage contract? " Sain Czar raised a brow. "I will not make a deal if it is not legally bound by law. We need a formal agreement of our bargain. That's the only way you can have me as your husband"

What? 

I blink while staring at him in disbelief. It feels like my head is spinning with everything that he just told me.

Am I doing the right thing or I am the one who's finding a way to risk myself to this handsome devil in front of me? 

"I assume your silence means yes," his mischievous smile widened even more.

"But I need to know your condition first," I lifted my chin to see his face clearly.

"Smart," he chuckles. "I only have two conditions to this bargain. However, it also includes the price of the compensation I needed for tonight that you need to pay as long as you're my wife"

Is it just me or does his tone really sound like a warning?

"Should I brace myself?" I retorted with hesitation.

"Nah" he shakes his head and runs his fingers through his hair. " You just have to ready your three kisses for me every day" he clicks his tongue and sheepishly smiles. "That's the only compensation I can accept and then you can have me"

My eyes narrowed, lips parted with disbelief.

"Are you serious?" I blurt out.

"I need three kisses every day" he bends down and smirks. "That's the only way you can have me as your husband, Miss Castania"