Unforeseen Night Stay

Fang Qiong :

The banquet was in full swing, with the clinking of glasses and the murmur of conversation filling the air. My jaws ached from all the **** smiling and making small talk with the various guests.

At first, I thought it would be a normal function, but as soon as I arrived and saw the bitch, Madam Shen eyeing me like a hawk, I knew it would be a long, tiring evening. I continued to play the role of the dutiful daughter-in-law, smiling politely and nodding along as my father-in-law, Shen Jie, introduced me to one guest after another.

Shit, I cursed inwardly as I felt Shen Jie's hands suddenly grip my waist. I thought he was a decent man, but apparently he had the same creepy tendencies as his son. At least Shen Mu knew when to back off and give me some space.

Fuck, Shen Jie's fingers slid lower, brushing against the bare skin of my lower back. I wanted to slap him for daring to touch me inappropriately, but I managed to control myself, biting my tongue until I tasted blood.

Shen Mu was at the bar, laughing and drinking with some of his friends. I cursed him in my mind, wishing he would notice how uncomfortable I was.

Oh hell no, I cursed inwardly as I felt my creepy father-in-law's finger finally reach the corner of my panties. I had reached my limit. Deciding to call it quits, I flashed Shen Jie a polite smile and said, "Patriarch Shen, it seems I am still tired from the trip. Perhaps it would be best if I retired for the evening with Shen Mu."

Shen Jie frowned for a moment, then quickly replaced it with a cheerful smile. "Of course, if you're not feeling well, you should rest," he agreed.

He then summoned Madam Shen, instructing her to escort me safely to Shen Mu's side. Madam Shen appeared instantly and practically dragged me across the banquet hall towards Shen Mu, ignoring my protests.

Fuck, I thought, cursing under my breath. And I thought I could sneak away quietly. Madam Shen shoved me towards Shen Mu, who was still guzzling **** with his friends.

Shen Mu grinned at me, amused by my fake act. "Welcome back, princess," he said mockingly. "It seems you couldn't stay away from me for long."

I rolled my eyes but maintained my act, plastering on a fake smile. "Darling, I'm feeling dizzy," I pleaded. "Can you please take me to my room?"

Shen Mu's grin widened, clearly enjoying the prospect of being alone with me. "Of course, my dear princess," he purred. "Your wish is my command."

He glanced at his rowdy friends who were still drinking and causing a ruckus. "Brothers, it seems your sister-in-law needs my escort," Shen Mu announced. "So I'm calling it a night."

His friends started booing and jeering, but Shen Mu just laughed and ignored them, pulling me towards my quarters.

As soon as we left the noisy banquet hall behind, I pulled my arm forcefully from Shen Mu's grip. He turned to me with a surprised expression, but I just said coldly, "I can walk myself, Shen Mu. You know that."

I started marching briskly towards my quarters, not bothering to look back at him. But I could hear Shen Mu's footsteps following close behind.

I stopped abruptly and spun around to face him. "Why are you following me?" I demanded, my voice dripping with irritation.

Shen Mu just smiled innocently, as if he hadn't done anything wrong. "Nothing, I just want to ensure you safely reach your quarters," he said smoothly. "Due to tonight's banquet, most of the guards should be concentrated there. I don't want anything terrible happening to you, being my soon-to-be bride and all."

I snorted derisively. "No need for your so-called 'escorting'," I said firmly. "I am strong enough to protect myself."

Shen Mu's grin turned predatory as he suddenly grabbed me roughly, his hand squeezing my ass possessively. "What if it's someone as strong as me, princess?" he purred. "You're in no position to fight back properly. Let me escort you. Okay?"

I glared at him, furious at his boldness. But I knew arguing further would only escalate the situation. Gritting my teeth, I acquiesced. "Fine, you can escort me," I spat. "But keep your hands to yourself, or you'll regret it."

We walked silently towards my quarters, the tension between us palpable. I was still furious at Shen Mu for molesting my ass, but I knew arguing with him would only make matters worse.

As soon as we reached the door of my quarters, I turned to face him, my eyes flashing with irritation. "Now that I have reached my quarters, you should leave," I said firmly.

Shen Mu smiled unwillingly and said, "Okay, princess..."

Suddenly, a loud horn blasted, startling both of us. I whipped around to face him, my heart pounding. "What does that mean?" I demanded, alarmed.

Shen Mu's grin widened. "It means there's an intruder on the premises, princess," he explained. "The protocol requires that I guard you until they are caught."

Before I could protest, he stepped closer, backing me up against the door. "And I take my duties very seriously," he purred, his eyes raking over my body hungrily. "So it looks like we'll be spending the night together after all..."

Five minutes later, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, glaring at Shen Mu who was sprawled on a chair opposite me. He had a nonchalant smile on his face, clearly enjoying my discomfort.

"So, tell me again," I said through clenched teeth. "Why do you need to guard me so closely?"

Shen Mu smirked, leaning back in the chair. "Protocol, princess," he purred. "Since you are to be my bride, you should be given the highest level of proper security. And most of the security will be focused on the banquet, leaving me, your fiancé, to protect you."

I snorted derisively. "Why not Chen Fan then?" I countered angrily. "He is my official bodyguard."

Shen Mu acted scandalized, clutching his chest. "Letting a mere male guard my fiancée?" he exclaimed. "Of course not!

I glared at Shen Mu, furious at his arrogant attitude. "Then why you as a 'male' here?".

Shen Mu smirked, walking towards me with a predatory gleam in his eyes. "Princess, I am not just any male," he purred. "I am your soon-to-be husband."

He reached out and grabbed my wrists, pulling me roughly from the bed to stand in front of him. I nearly stumbled managed to balance myself.

"Princess," he continued, his voice low and predatory. "Sometimes it seems like you don't really want to marry me. You always maintain a distance from me."

I frowned, taken aback by his words. "Of course not, Shen Mu," I said in a mechanical way ,"It's just that I don't want to rush our relationship."

Shen Mu snorted derisively. "You're attracted to me," he stated bluntly. "After our tryst at the beach house, I could tell. You can't hide it from me."

Before I could protest, he suddenly grabbed my face, forcing our lips together in a bruising kiss. I froze, my heart pounding as his tongue invaded my mouth.