Enter

She had gotten through the wedding, through the congratulations, and the well wishes from all of the drunken fools. Now she had to survive their first night. Alone. 

There was a knock at the door.

“Enter.” He commanded.

She stood beside the bed silently.

Two burly soldiers carried in a copper tub full of water. They were followed by three more guards carrying large buckets of steaming water. Each one dumping their bucket of hot water into the tub. All left without saying a word. She looked at his large bed and noticed he had already had her night clothes laid out for her.  

“I have some business to attend to. Enjoy the rest of your night, wife.”