Orion's jaw clenched. "Shut you out? Maybe that's because you've become insufferable! You're always nagging, always pushing me to open up when all I want is some space!"
"Space?" Elara scoffed, crossing her arms. "You've been shutting me out for weeks, even before we got married. It's more than just space, Orion. It feels like you don't even want me around anymore. You hardly talk to me, you barely look at me, and..." She trailed off, her voice catching in her throat, "You won't even touch me."
Orion's face darkened at her words. "Maybe that's because I'm tired of your constant demands! I have enough to deal with without having to cater to your every whim."
The accusation hung in the air, the tension thickening with each passing second. Elara's chest tightened as she stared at h
