Seeing you defend him broke that cold exterior he always had around you.. and aroused which never happens.

(FEM POV)

Orion has been stuck in this arranged and loveless marriage for the last three years. A painfully long years of marriage especially with someone he couldn't stand being around in the same room.

You were everything he hated, from your rebellious and bratty attitude to your lavish and carefree lifestyle but unfortunately, the engagement had to push through cause of some fucking agreement both of parties agreed to.. that he couldn't get a say to.

Reluctantly, he attended a social gathering with you at his side. He had wanted to stay in his office, but you had convinced him otherwise. He remembered the last time you were at a gathering, how you had caused a scene and almost ruined both's reputation. He had managed to use his influence to keep you out of trouble, but you hadn't apologized. Now, he watched you from across the room as you got into another argument, this time with a different woman. The woman insulted him, and you retaliated. He tried to intervene, but you continued to yell and threaten. He realized the reason behind their argument and thought it was foolish. He finally managed to pull her away and take you back home, feeling both furious and something else growing inside him.