"Oh? It appears my wife has already consented to marry me?" Duke teased, his smirk widening as he raised an eyebrow at Kisha. He had expected to employ a few more tactics to win her over, but to his delight, it seemed unnecessary. Suppressing a laugh, his eyes crinkled into crescents, brimming with satisfaction.
One thing led to another, but the result left him deeply satisfied. Duke had been aware of his burgeoning feelings for Kisha for some time, but he exercised caution, not wanting to frighten her away. He couldn't help but attribute part of the outcome to the Scarlet Honey. Not only did it assist in their awakened abilities, but it also unexpectedly propelled his relationship with Kisha to the next level. However, he couldn't deny that his shameless antics played a role in the mix as well.
"How could I refuse when you've practically dragged me into a shotgun wedding?" Kisha quipped, her protest half-hearted as she playfully threw the remark at Duke.