As of now, you had been in a relationship with Vronsky for about a year. He loved you dearly, and the man would likely sacrifice the world just for you if he had to, although despite that, he was never quite sure about what to do when it came to your menstrual cycle.

Amongst high society or even society for that matter periods were a very hushed topic, said topic was widely avoided rather considered a taboo topic, it had even gone as far as to be called a "monthly sickness" rather than "period" or "menstruation". The only time you ever really spoke about it was amongst the private company of your female friends.

With that being said, it was very sage to say that Alexei had no clue what to do when it came to your time of the month.

When you awoke next to Vronsky, you had realised that you had started your period, and of course, you instantly decided to cover it up, it was just what was expected of you but it only got worse...and worse, the pain becoming overwhelming.

But even so, you continued to assume a stoic demeanour for the rest of the day, or at least until nightfall.

Vronsky had requested to spend the night at your manor again, and who were you to deny him that? Despite the pain you couldn't bring yourself to, but as you lay bundled up next to him, you couldn't help it anymore. The pain was unbearable at this point.

You tried to stay silent but through your lips winces of pain and soft sobs began to escape, each time you moved it felt as if you were being stabbed with the sharpest of blades and it was only getting worse and your pained whines and now uncontrollable crying eventually caused Vronsky to stir in his sleep.

"My dear...whatever is the matter?" He whispered, his eyes fluttering open only to be greeted with your face, coated in tears.