I will stay

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Ditun stopped abruptly, rubbing his head as he took a deep breath. "I am so sorry, but stop it, okay, Dalia," his voice strained. Why her? Why did he always feel vulnerable around her?

Dalia's voice was soft as she spoke, "Stop what?"

He chuckled lightly, as though he hadn't heard her. "I would have preferred it when you feared me, rather than getting to know me," his gaze piercing into hers. Even though her innocent brown eyes stirred something within him, he chose to ignore it. "Stop being nice. Try to hate me, at least."

"Why would I do that?" Dalia snapped, frowning at him. "I cannot do that when you are my husband."

"You have never seen my face. Are you not curious?"

Dalia's gaze fell to her lap. "I am, but there are other things about you that draw me in."

He leaned back in his chair, his eyes widening as he stared at her. "What do you mean?"