"Neither of the two, the real reason is that I" as I was about to tell the reason, he cut me off in a respectful tone, his words a gentle interruption. "There is no need for you to tell the reasons. All I want you to know is that since you have chosen me, you will be mine forever, I will be loyal, respect, love, care and be my equal," he said, his voice a low, velvet promise.

"I will never give you a chance to complain or regret choosing me," he declared, his eyes burning with a quiet ...