The official part of the wedding went smoothly although I did have the urge to refuse marriage but then I would have been sent to the coven. I stand in the middle of the ballroom on the arm of my new husband. It is time for our first dance as Prince and Princess Darlig Finsly. He grabs my waist a little too roughly and I choke back a sob. He takes my arm and I put my other hand on his broad shoulder, we spin around the room making me dizzy by the second. People stand around us cheering and drinking whine. I see my father and Malick up front watching intently. They watch as we spin around and around, a smile curves on my father's lips but Malick seems to be frowning. I turn my attention back to my husband, a sly grin appears on his face as the song ends. I curtsy and he bows, we head to the refreshment table arms linked together. It is time to cut the four tear cake. We both grab the knife and slice a piece. He smears a little on my nose and I want to gag at the sentimental meaning. I roll my eyes and dab a little on his mouth. He wonks and leans in to kiss me, I choke back my gag and kiss him. Everybody laughs and awes.
Darlig walks me up to our new quarters for the next two weeks. He pushes open a door and picks me up. He puts me down when we reach the bed.
"Time for the honeymoon my Princess." His voice is thick with list and this time I can't choke back my gag. He glares at me.
"How about we go to bed now." I get up to head to the bathroom but he pulls me back to him.
"We need to consummate our marriage." I push away from him and glare.
"I am tired, I am going to sleep." I walk to the bathroom to change and brush my teeth. When I come out of the bathroom Darlig is lying on the bed completely naked.
"Prince Darlig please clothe yoursef!" I shut my eyes and turn back to the bathroom. I hear his footsteps on the wood floor as he nears the bathroom. I look at the know and realize there is no lock. He opens the door and pulls me into the bedroom rather harshly. He pushes me onto the bed.
"This is how marriage works Princess." I open my eyes to see him standing over me with a smirk. That smirk so much like his brothers. I shake that thought from my head.
"Not gonna happen bud. I will not consummate this marriage tonight." I roll over and pull the covers over me. I hear him sigh and stalk off to the bathroom. He comes out clothed and crawls into the bed.
"Night Prince Darlig." I close my eyes and wait for him to answer.
"Night Princess Lila." I drift off to sleep feeling uneasy.
The morning light breaks through the red silk curtains. I roll away from the light to feel the heat of someone's body. My eyes fly open and I stare into the eyes of Prince Darlig. The glint in his eyes scare me. I dart out of bed and into the bathroom. I start,my own bath and undress. I lower my body into the steaming water and bubbles. I close my eyes and feel the warmth rush over my body. The door to the bathroom is flung open and Darlig stands in the doorway. I do my best to cover my body but fail deeply. He undresses and joins me in the bath.
"Good morning Princess Finsly." He winks and gets closer to me.
"Good morning Prince Darlig." I sit as far away as I can. He reaches out to me and touches my cheek. He looks much older then he actually is. One could place him at twenty or so but he is only seventeen.
I wait for the Prince to get bored of the bath but he stays just as long as I do. I get out quickly wrapping a towel around myself and hurry to the mirror. The prince gets out with a splash and waltzes up behind me. He pulls on the towel and I feel it start to fall. I push him away and head to the bedroom. I get dressed quickly before the Prince can get to me.
"Princess why won't you treat me like your husband?" I roll my eyes and try to ignore him.
"We will consummate this marriage and we will do it tonight." I sigh,and turn to look at him.
"Fine, if that is what it will take for you to leave me be then I will oblige." He nods and gets dressed.