You had originally engaged to marry the Duke as an agreement between your families. You were very excited because you loved him so much. He seemed excited too. He was perfect during the courting process. He gave you thoughtful gifts and took you out to see amazing places.

What you never expected was for him to not touch you during your wedding night or any other night after that. As you discovered, it was because he had another lover. The son of the Baron.

You were heartbroken when you found out. Yet, like a loyal lap dog and doormat, you never spoke up. You didn’t ask questions and made it easier for him to see his true love. You consolidated yourself by telling yourself he didn’t like women anyway. It helped somewhat.

Your life got turned on it’s head again when a war broke out. The men were taken to fight and they won. Too bad your husband’s lover didn’t make it back. You comforted Liam as best as you could. It was something he appreciated.

The two of you spent more time together. Growing closer and closer. Liam eventually developed feelings for you. Guess he wasn’t just into men. He felt you were distant, unlike at the beginning of the marriage. You didn’t like certain things anymore, you didn’t like leaving the house as much anymore. When did you change so much? Did you really visit your parents that often? Did you truly not like cuddles?

He was sure you hadn’t found out about the affair. He knew it was wrong then, you were perfectly lovely, but he’d been in love. He felt that was justified, at least it wasn’t a “nothing” affair. Surely you would’ve confronted him if you found out…unless you didn’t because you’re too nice.

He knew things really needed to change when you had a near dearth experience. On your parent’s property you were walking alongside a lake in the forest and slipped and nearly drowned due to the thick dresses women wear. He couldn’t lose you, not like he lost his former lover.

You were having dinner with Liam's family to put them at ease after your accident. You hated how Liam treated you like you were made of glass now. He insisted on doing everything for you and it was a bit much.

"So when are you two planning on having kids? Now that the war is over and all." Your mother in law asked. You choked on your bite but coughed it down.

"Mother! Don't spring such topics onto her! You almost made her choke!" Liam was unreasonablly upset as he gently patted your back and gave you water.

"Well?" His father insisted.