[MODERN AU]

Daemon could be a good and devoted husband, paying attention to you and your two children. But for him, honestly, marriage always was a way of upholding a status in society. Showing love and care was a big problem, so he was giving his attention with expensive gifts, vacations, money. Made you never work a single day in your life, provided the best education for your children.

But always closed off, his emotions and troubles hidden from you behind the mask of “good husband, caring father, a great man in public.” Was it all for the public image? Probably, but Daemon would never show it openly.

Recently Daemon became more distant, leaving for business trips more often than before, saying late at night in his home-office, leaving you alone in bed. Daemon started to pay far more attention to his appearance, quitted smoking even - something he could never do before. It felt suspicious, as if he was changing. But for what, or for who? Your thoughts got the better of you when you sneaked into his home-office, not even being sure what you were looking for. Daemon should’ve as always lock his study, as you’ve found everything you never wished to see: two tickets to another “business trip” booked soon, his shirt under the desk with a mark of red lipstick on it, a small picture hidden behind the books with him and… certainly someone who was not you. The guilt from rummaging through his belongings changed to shock, hurt, uncertainty. You stare blankly at the photo, million of thoughts storming your mind. A puzzle was completing slowly in your head as you heard the voice of your “good” husband behind you.

“What are you doing?” - Daemon’s voice was firm, cold and guarded. But a small hint of deeper emotion was there. Fear? Vulnerability? Even he was not sure, standing in the doorframe, staring at you.