The Barbaric Proposition {Royal Engagement Series 1}

21. The Hidden Motive

Intoxicating...

That was the first thing that came in his mind. As his lips grazed over her soft petals he could taste the fruity flavour. He had always resisted woman's touch because he had strong control over his desire and needs. The gameplay of the court is too shabby and using woman as weapon is a common thing. So he had to learn how to bring his emotions under his control but today with her resistance mixed in this heated situation made the kiss more heated. His arms were tight around her body not leaving a chance for her to escape while his lips moved more harshly forcing her lips to part and invading her inside with his tongue.

Nandini's eyes widened as she felt him forcing himself more. The current situation was hotter than she thought and it made her heartbeat quickens and she felt like her blood pressure is rising. This kind of feeling was something unknown to her  yet she don't have any innocent mind to not understand what happening to her body.

Forcing herself more she broke free from his arm and pushed him harshly which almost made him fell on the floor. Nandini got up and glared at the man infront of him. She was beyond angry. She couldn't digest the fact this man has tried something like this today.

"How dare you kiss me?" She rebuked angrily.

Manik steadied his position before giving her a smile. Her anger made him satisfied, "why do you look so angry wife? And what do you mean by such expression? I told you, you are my wife didn't I?" He leaned on the table with a careless expression.

His word only added fuel in the fire. It felt like Nandini's mind blew up like lava. The bastard of a man still had the gut to show such face?

"Don't forget this marriage was considered under the bargain Samrat, no matter what there's no mutual consideration of getting into any physical activities like couples do. What we have is a platonic showcase for others with benefits on our sides" she tried to remind him again. If he hadn't given that poison then she wouldn't be in this mess either.

Manik got up and looked at her, "whether you accept it or not this marriage is real dear wife. As for this...." He paused for a while "it will be you who will ask for the kiss next time by yourself"

"Who do you think I am?" Nandini retorted angrily, "do you think I am here to please you and your needs you bastard?" This time she couldn't herself down and rushed to him throwing a punch. Manik was aware of her attempt yet he couldn't dodge it in time and her fist landed on his shoulder harshly. A sharp pain sting his body making him frown.

She is fucking strong .. He cursed in his mind but he didn't show it on his face.

"It's a sin to heat your husband don't you know that?" he said taunting her more. He don't know why he felt interesting to anger her but he found it funny and entertaining. Ignoring the throbbing pain on his shoulder he gave her a smug smile.

"Hell with a husband thing" Nandini gritted her teeth and threw another punch but this time Manik was able to dodge it on time and her attack  fell in the air.

"You have broken your boundary today" Manik said from the side. Nandini turned her head with a glare. "Since you have taken the initiative to attack me, have you forgotten your life is still in my hand?" His expression turned seriously, "you really do have guts dear wife, you have done your part and now be ready for my turn" he smirked at her before he turned around and left her there.

Nandini clenched her fist as she gritted her teeth. This man was quite strong. She couldn't defeat him. In anger she kicked the dining table which flew towards the nearby wall and collide with it harshly. Hearing the loud sound Isha and Medha rushed in and saw the mess. They can sense that the situation was not right and their mistress seem to be in bad mood too.