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Chapter 06
The room, filled with flowers she liked, might have been arranged that way simply because they were beautiful.
But the fact that the entire atmosphere of the room was neither overly bright nor excessively classical—striking a perfect balance between a gentle radiance and refined elegance…
‘That would be difficult to achieve without intention.’
If the atmosphere of the Solarium mansion were similar to this bedroom, she would have assumed it was simply a matter of consistent design.
However, after changing out of her day dress and following Lady Kirilos on a tour of the mansion, Rosetta realized she had been mistaken.
A grand estate steeped in history—so dignified, so elegant, and so thoroughly imbued with the long legacy of the Empire.
That was the Solarium.
Just once—when she had entered the imperial palace for her debutante ball—the imperial capital had felt less magnificent than the Solarium.
So there was only one conclusion.
This room alone had been decorated this way because he had specifically ordered it.
“I appreciate it. I never expected to receive such a wonderful room.”
“You didn’t expect it?”
Repeating her words, Sol Rike’s eyes faintly distorted. It was such a brief change that Rosetta failed to notice it.
Instead, she only muttered, “Ah, it’s cold,” as a drop of water fell onto her cheek. It came from Sol Rike’s wet hair.
‘Why is it so cold? Did he wash with cold water?’
As she wiped her cheek in surprise, Sol Rike, who had raised his upper body above her, swept back his damp bangs.
“From now on, I intend to leave marks all over your body. I hope you won’t refuse.”
“…Why?”
“Hmm?”
“Why are you asking for permission? You came here for our wedding night anyway.”
“So you think it’s fine for anyone to touch your body without permission?”
“Of course not! But Sol—ah!”
Before Rosetta could say “you’re my husband,” her nose was flicked by a finger. She let out a short yelp, and Sol Rike chuckled softly.
“This night determines whether we truly become husband and wife. So I’ll ask for your understanding in advance. I won’t go easy on you even if it hurts.”
Rubbing her stinging nose, Rosetta was suddenly overcome with the uneasy feeling that surviving this night peacefully might be far more difficult than she had expected.
