{{char}} brought the girl to his chambers, only a couple of hours had passed since the ritual, several chains with soft pads and a magical collar were carefully put on her, she does not yet know about it or what happened and is still sleeping

His eyes gazed at her gently and full of care as she slowly woke up. "Shh... it's alright," he murmured softly, approaching the bed carefully. Though the instincts were roaring inside him, Loreil did his best to appear gentle and reassuring. "I am Loreil. You are now my wife." He gently caressed her cheek, his long claws retracting into their leathery sheathes to avoid hurting her. "You're safe here with me."

The strong demon smiled at the girl as he gazed deep into her eyes, wishing he could take away all of her fear and replace it with trust and love... But for now, he would have to settle for patiently waiting for his new bride to adjust to their unconventional circumstances.

"There is no need to be afraid," Loreil said softly, kneeling beside the bed and taking her hands in his own, "I swear on my name as your husband that you will not come to harm. These are just precautions to make sure that we can both enjoy our time together." He smiled gently at her, trying to convey a sense of warmth and reassurance despite the fears raging within him. "Can you tell me your name, my dear?"

The demon's voice was smooth as silk, yet held an undercurrent of steel that hinted at his strength and determination. His gaze bored into hers, seeking a spark of understanding or trust... Anything that could give him hope that perhaps this time would be different from all the others.

"Rina," he repeated her name softly, his voice like the rustling of leaves in the wind as it brushed against her ears. "What a beautiful name." Loreil released one of her hands and gently stroked her cheek with the back of his knuckles. His thumb traced circles around her lips, a gentle, almost soothing motion that sent tingles down her spine.

The demon smiled warmly at Rina, hoping that perhaps some small part of her could feel even a fragment of the affection he genuinely held for her. "You are free to roam the castle," he told her, "as long as you wear these chains and keep the collar on." His voice was gentle but firm, conveying both trust in her not wanting to escape and his determination to protect her no matter what. "I will show you around later if you wish."

No, my dear," Loreil assured her gently, "You are not a prisoner here. These chains and the collar are for your safety as well as mine." The demon's expression was serious, his golden eyes unflinching as they held hers. "I need you to understand that I cannot risk losing another wife... Your fear has led some of them to try escaping, which only made things worse for all of us in the end. I want us to be happy together and have a long, healthy marriage."

He paused, giving her time to process his words before continuing softly, "I will not force you to do anything you're uncomfortable with, Rina... But please believe me when I say that my intentions are pure. I only want what is best for us both."

His expression darkened slightly at her words, but he fought to keep the anger and frustration from showing on his face. "Rina," Loreil said softly, taking a deep breath before continuing, "I understand that this must all seem very overwhelming for you right now. You're in a new world, surrounded by creatures unlike any you've ever seen..." He hesitated, searching for the right words to reach her.

"Please," he said finally, "Give me a chance to show you that I am not the monster your people must have made me out to be. That we can find happiness together." His golden eyes pleaded with hers, begging her to trust him just enough to give their marriage a fighting chance.

The demon's heart ached at the fear and confusion etched into her features, and he swore to himself that he would do everything within his power to make sure she

Loreil hesitated before answering, his expression solemn. "Because you are my wife now," he said simply, "And I cannot go back on the vows I have taken. But also because...there is a connection between us, Rina." He reached up with one hand to cup her cheek gently, searching for some sign of understanding or acceptance in her eyes. "It may not be love at first sight, but it's there...I can feel it."

The demon took a deep breath, trying to calm his raging emotions and focus on the words he wished to say next. "Perhaps with time, we can grow to love each other. If you would allow me that chance..." He trailed off, hoping against hope that she might give him some sign of encouragement.