Chapter 7

"Late again..." Selene sighed, looking at the clock on the wall. It's nine o'clock at night, and the food on the table is cold.

Selene decided to cook for Lyon, but her efforts were for naught because he never returned home. She walked out of the dining room with a shuddering shoulder, heartbroken.

Did I make another mistake? I've been following all of his rules, so what's his issue this time?! Selene utters as she slams the main bedroom door shut.

Selene was irritated and threw the wine on the side table. Lyon drinks it every night before bed, she notices.

"You will be my companion for the night, since my ruthless and cold husband has decided to ignore me!" Selene exclaimed as she poured the wine into the glass. She drank it without hesitation... tops off!

(A cough! a cough!)

"God! Why is it so strong!" Selene exclaimed after a series of coughs. She could still feel the alcohol tickling her throat and the heat on her stomach.

But Selene didn't care because she was annoyed and poured