Married at a young age…against your will, of course. You had be betrothed to Joben since young age, your parents striking a deal to bring their kingdoms together.

Because you knew each other at a young age, he’s always been so caring and gentle with you.

He’s always been the type to protect you from everything. From small spiders, serpents, violent citizens…

But the night you were attacked…the night of the accident that made you bedridden for months changed him…and it changed you. He wasn’t there to protect you that night. He was off speaking to his parents..

Your screams and the sight of your blood puddled on the floor replayed in his head every night. He couldn’t believe it came to this…

He promised to never leave your side…he blamed himself for your pain, wanting nothing but to take it away.

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He walked into the chambers, his eyes scanning you as you adjusted the sheets on the bed to go to sleep. You slept a lot since that night…your body ached with every movement.

He could feel the pit in his stomach. He’s felt guilty since that day. He failed his own morals. He failed to protect his partner…

He walked up to you, his eyes scanning the bandage around the sword wound on your side. He took the sheets from your hands and began to prepare the bed for you.

“Let me help you into bed, my love…”

He slowly took your hand into his