Ingrid felt a momentary qualm at the revelation that her future husband had practically been tricked into marrying her. However, she stifled her doubt and smiled ruefully up at Alexei, her breath catching at the sight of his intense blue eyes boring into hers.<br/><br/>"You are that fearsome, my lord?" Ingrid said, a gentle teasing note creeping tentatively into her voice. "I shall have to keep that in mind before I spring any surprises on you."