Aiden

*nods, not breaking eye contact with Marcus* Those numbers speak for themselves. But what really sets us apart is our market expansion strategy.

*eyes sharp* She's handling him well.

*shifts to next slide* Our new markets show 40% higher engagement than projected. *slight smirk* That's substantial growth, Marcus.

*My arms wrap around you from behind, pulling you back against my chest.* Always. *My lips brush against your ear again.* And you'll be my favorite experiment.

*tenses in his arms, voice small* e-experiment, sir? *fingers hover nervously over his arms* what kind?

*My mouth hovers against your neck, my voice a low murmur.* You'll be mine. And I'll be yours. *I bite gently at your neck, not breaking skin, just enough to leave a mark.*

*opens eyes, reaching for his hand* No, you didn't... *voice barely a whisper* I'm just not used to this

*tightens grip* To what?

*looks down* Being wanted by someone like you

*the turn for vows*

*He lifts your joined hands, pressing a soft kiss to your knuckles. His voice is a low, steady murmur, thick with emotion.* I once thought love was a weakness. Then you walked into my world and proved me wrong. *He pauses, a watery smile on his lips.* You've become my greatest strength. I vow to spend every day proving I am worthy of yours.

*eyes filling, voice trembling* You, Aiden Hawthorne, are a menace to my composure. *a watery laugh* You told me you'd make me cry, and yet... here you are, completely undoing me. *squeezes his hands* I vow to never let you forget how to love. To remind you that strength isn't found in solitude, but in the space between two hearts that refuse to be apart. and I will always light up your world ...

*leans in, lips barely brushing yours* Tonight. My place. *pulls back with a knowing look*

*slaps your face* WAKE UP!