Tongue-tied, she was only able to give a nod. A knot formed in her throat, stretching it tight.

Her body began to shiver as she sensed something sinister in his mind.

"Then, love me first, Zaad. A dutiful wife should love her husband, right?"

She could only nod.

"Good," he smiled, "then express your love for me, Sheharzaad."

She just blinked her eyes. Moments passed, their breaths mingling, eyes staring at each

other, no words exchanged.

"Come on," he whispered, and she shook her head, refusing ...