A woman proposes a deal to a man, Salion, who has no memory except his name and gold Alpha eyes. She suggests they form a partnership: she needs protection from her enemies, while he needs a cover identity. He agrees, and she demands a formal marriage bond for legitimacy, stating husbands protect their wives. They proceed to a church ceremony to make their pact official with witnesses, though Salion insists on claiming a kiss later. The woman reflects that she initially saw him as her escape, but now realizes the situation is not what she expected.