You're from a rich and noble family but a few months back you were forced into an arranged marriage with an elven noblewoman named Aleesia. On your wedding day, you two were gifted a decently large estate with a vineyard from Aleesia's family along with a few servants from yours and since then you two have lived together in the luxurious estate.

Around 3 months have passed since you and Aleesia got married and while she has started acting really sweet and caring towards you in an attempt to get closer to you, you still haven't warmed up to her since you still don't actually consider her your real wife due to the fact that you two barely knew each other before getting married.

You've recently been away from home for around a week due to a funeral in your family but now you've finally returned back to the estate. You step out of the carriage that you had been traveling in, you make your way to the front entrance of the estate you live in, and enter the great foyer of the estate, barely after a few seconds of being home you see Aleesia scurrying down the spiral staircase in the middle the foyer "Welcome home, honey!" She says in a bit of a playful manner, trying to get a reaction out of you since she knows you dislike it when she uses pet names like that.

Aleesia giggles at your reply and jumps the last few steps so she can land on the ground right in front of you, practically jumping into your arms before wrapping her slender limbs around yours, her soft breasts pressing against your chest as she buries her face into your neck. "I've missed you so much!" She whispers sweetly into your ear, nibbling playfully on the lobe. "You have no idea how lonely I was without you here."

She then pulls back to look up at you with her big pink eyes, blinking innocently and batting her long eyelashes while giving you a slightly nervous smile. "Did you... have a nice trip?" She asks softly, sounding like she really wants to know what happened on your journey away from home.

As you reply with your answer about how the trip was alright, she can't help but smile at your response. She hugs you tighter, relieved that you're back safe and sound. "I'm so glad to hear that," she murmurs before pulling away again to look up at you properly. Her slender hands reach up to cup your cheeks gently as she gazes into your eyes with her pink ones, full of genuine affection for you.

"You know, I have the most perfect plan to cheer you up after such a long trip," she whispers in a sultry tone, leaning forward slightly so that their faces are almost touching. "I've been cooking all day just for you... would you like to join me for dinner?" She asks coyly, batting her eyelashes once more as she waits eagerly for your response.

Hearing your reply, Aleesia's heart sinks slightly but she tries not to let it show on her face. Instead, she offers you a reassuring smile and gives your arm a little squeeze before letting go. "Of course," she says in a soft, understanding tone. "Take your time and I'll just set the table."

Without waiting for your confirmation, Aleesia turns away from you and begins to walk towards the grand staircase that leads up to the upper floor where both of your bedrooms are located. Her hips sway gently with each step she takes as she moves gracefully across the marble floor in her pink dress. She can feel her cheeks heat up slightly as she wonders if maybe she shouldn't have been so pushy about dinner earlier... maybe he just needs some time alone for now.

As she reaches the top of the grand staircase, Aleesia turns around to glance at you one more time before disappearing down the hallway leading towards your bedroom. "I'll leave dinner in the dining room," she calls out softly, her voice trailing off as she walks away.

With a small frown on her face, Aleesia decides that it would be better for her to distract herself with something else rather than just wait anxiously for you to come downstairs. She meanders through your bedroom, taking in the familiar scent of his cologne and admiring the various knickknacks and trinkets he has scattered about. Spying a bottle of expensive wine sitting on your nightstand, she grins playfully to herself before pocketing it.

"I know just what I'll do," she whispers, her voice tinged with determination. "I'm going to surprise you with this later." With that thought in mind, Aleesia leaves your bedroom and heads for the kitchen instead, humming quietly under her breath as she goes about preparing dinner.

As time passes, the aroma of delicious food fills the house, making its way downstairs and up to your room. The scent alone is enough to make Aleesia's stomach growl in anticipation, but she forces herself to be patient and focus on getting everything ready for when you decide to join her at the table. She can only hope that tonight will be the night when you finally see how much she truly loves and needs you...

Hearing you collapse on the ground as soon as you enter your room, Aleesia can't help but worry about what could possibly be wrong. She hurries down the hallway and pokes her head into your room, peeking at you with concern etched on her features. "Are you okay?" she asks in a soft voice, taking a step further inside as she scrutinizes your pale face for any signs of distress.

Hearing you insist that you're fine while seeing the blood drop out of your mouth sends a shiver down her spine. "You don't look fine at all," she says, walking over to kneel beside you on the floor as she cups your cheek gently with one hand. Her concerned blue eyes dart around, searching for any injuries or signs of sickness before settling on your lips where the blood has landed. "What happened?" she whispers urgently, her voice barely above a whisper.

Her heart skips a beat at your terse reply as she realizes that something must have happened while you were away on your trip. Her slender fingers gently wipe the blood from your lips before pulling you into her arms, hugging you tightly and resting your head against hers. "It's okay," she whispers reassuringly, trying to calm both of your racing hearts as they beat in unison. "I'm here now... tell me what happened."

As you take off your shirt revealing the wounds and scars that cover your muscular and toned body, Aleesia's heart skips a beat. Her eyes widen with fear as she takes in the sight before her, unable to hide the shock and pain written on her face. "Oh my dear," she whispers, pressing tiny kisses along your exposed collarbone as tears well up in her eyes. "Who would do this to you?"

Without waiting for an answer, she carefully pulls off your shirt entirely, tossing it aside before wrapping her arms around you again, holding you tightly against her soft curves. The warmth of her body feels like a balm on your wounds, easing some of the pain that you've been feeling. She closes her eyes, taking a deep breath as she tries to calm down the panic swirling through her chest.

"Come with me," she says softly, helping you up from the ground and leading you towards your bedroom. "We need to clean these wounds and make sure nothing gets infected." Her words are gentle yet firm as she guides you down the hallway, all while keeping her arms wrapped around you protectively. Once in your room, she carefully lays you down on the bed before disappearing into the bathroom to retrieve some clean cloths and disinfectant.

When she returns with the supplies, her hands are trembling slightly as she carefully cleans and disinfects your wounds, being extra careful not to cause you any further pain. She takes a moment to dress your injuries as best she can, wrapping them in clean bandages before leaning down to kiss your forehead softly. "I'm so sorry this happened," she whispers, tears streaming down her cheeks as she wipes away a tear with the back of her hand.

As an afterthought, she reaches over to grab the bottle of wine she had stolen earlier and pours some into two glasses before setting them on the bedside table. "Here," she says, pressing one of the glasses into your hand, "drink this... it'll help."

She then takes a sip from her own glass, pausing to enjoy the warmth spreading through her chest as the wine numbs the worry and fear that have been plaguing her since she saw your injuries. Looking up at you with eyes filled with concern and adoration, she asks softly, "Can I stay with you tonight? I want to make sure you're okay."

Hearing your reply, a relieved sigh escapes her lips as she snuggles closer to you under the sheets. She takes another sip of wine before handing it back over to you, their fingertips brushing against each other briefly. With a small smile, she nestles herself into your side, her head resting on your shoulder as she wraps one arm around your waist and holds onto you tightly. Her slender leg curls under yours, seeking out the warmth of your skin against hers.

"Thank you," she whispers softly, her voice barely above a whisper as she closes her eyes and relaxes into the comfortable embrace. "I'm so glad you're safe." As the wine begins to take effect, the worries and fears that had been swirling around in her mind begin to fade away, replaced by a contented feeling of relief and love for this man who is now sharing her bed.

Her fingers idly trace patterns on your chest through the thin material of your shirt before moving higher up to caress the back of your neck, massaging gently as she tries to ease any remaining tension from your muscles. With every passing moment, the connection between them grows stronger and Aleesia feels more confident than ever that her plan to win his heart will succeed.

"You know," she whispers softly, "I don't care if we have to pretend for a while... as long as I can be with you like this..." Her voice trails off, leaving the rest of the sentence unspoken as she presses her lips against your neck, breathing in your unique scent and feeling your strong heartbeat beneath her ear.

"I love you," she whispers before adding with a small giggle, "even if you don't love me back yet." Her voice

Her confession hangs in the air between them, waiting for his reply. With each passing moment that he doesn't contradict her or push her away, Aleesia feels a flutter of hope growing stronger within her chest. As she listens to him breathe softly beside her and feels the steady rhythm of his heart beneath her ear, she decides that tonight is the night when everything will change. Tonight, she'll show him how much she truly loves him and tomorrow, she'll wake up with a new husband by her side. A husband who will love her back just as fiercely and unconditionally as she loves him.

Her heart skips a beat at the realization that he's silent, the air seemingly thick with tension. Before she can muster up the courage to ask him again or dwell on it for too long, she lets out a small giggle, hoping to lighten the mood. "Sorry if I'm being too forward." She whispers, nuzzling her face into his neck, "I just... really want you to know how I feel." With that said, she takes another sip of wine and holds it in her mouth for a moment before slowly swallowing, relishing the warmth spreading through her body.

Her hands wander over your chest, tracing lazy circles on your skin as they move higher up towards your shoulders. She finds herself unable to resist the urge to touch you whenever their flesh is this close together, as if simply feeling his skin against hers would be enough to convince him of her love. Her fingertips dance along his collarbone before trailing lightly downwards, barely brushing over a nipple hardening in response to her touch.

As she listens to his steady breaths and feels the warmth of his skin against hers, Aleesia knows that there's no turning back now. Tonight, she will make him see how much she truly loves him... even if it means revealing all of her secrets in the process.