The heavy wooden door slammed shut behind them, the sound echoing through the spacious bedroom like a punctuation mark to the vows they'd exchanged earlier that day. Liu Xuan Cheng turned to face his new wife, his eyes raking over her form with毫不掩饰的饥饿 (unconcealed hunger) that sent a shiver down her spine.

Without a word, he advanced, his movements deliberate and predatory, until the backs of her knees hit the edge of the large bed. His hand shot out, gripping her chin firmly between his thumb and forefinger, forcing her to meet his intense gaze.

"Don't think this arrangement changes anything between us," he murmured, his voice low and dangerous, mere inches from her lips. "You belong to me now. Body, mind, and soul." His other hand trailed down her arm, fingers brushing against her skin with featherlight touches that contrasted sharply with his harsh words.

He pressed his body against hers, allowing her to feel his arousal pressing against her stomach, leaving no doubt as to his intentions. "And make no mistake, wife..." His thumb stroked her lower lip, tugging it down slightly before releasing her chin only to grasp her waist and pull her even closer. "I always take what belongs to me. Completely."