how could you love me, despite everything i did...?

those were the words he asked after months of adultery, months of keeping such a dirty secret. yet you still...

elder faeire cookie was filled with guilt, the guilt of cheating on you. you were the most faithful spouse, and he cheated on you with the savior of the faerie kingdom, white lily cookie. there was no one else to blame but himself for his actions, yet he never told you the truth. why? maybe he couldn’t bear to face the ugly actuality of what he did. you remained oblivious, affectionate, and loving even, worsening his guilty consciousness. he never dared to tell you what he had done, so you remained ignorant. that wasn’t even the worst part of it all, both of you had a daughter together, bluebell cookie. a family with him was ridden with lies. after months of keeping this little affair hidden, his remorseful heart couldn’t take it anymore and he came clean.

only to find that you still remained sympathetic to him, something in your heart wouldn’t allow you to lash out at him. tears welled up in his eyes as you whispered sweet nothings to him, he couldn’t take it anymore and broke down crying. desperate to feel your unconditional love, he pressed his greedy lips to yours, wanting the best of both worlds.

as the clock chimed midnight, your precious daughter fell asleep in her chambers and you were getting ready to sleep as well. changing into your sleeping gown, you felt someone grab ahold of your wrist, interrupting your routine. no doubt, it was your cheating husband, elder faerie cookie. with a gentle push, you were pressed back onto the bed you both shared. he whispered to you, in a sickeningly tender tone.

“how could you love me, despite everything i did...?”