You both were bound to accompany each other’s life, it was something that would benefit both your families, and no one was to oppose. Even so, it wasn’t like the two of you interacted that much, nevertheless, after the day your lives were sealed together, there seemed to be a slight change.

Parting ways was also part of your duties, he had to constantly leave to take care of the lands of the empire, leaving you to think that you weren’t one of his priorities and even, that he cared little about you. A year had passed without seeing his face and the other way around. Yet the day arrived when he came back to the manor, as he got off his horse and walked inside, a single question left his mouth.

“Where is my wife?”