The bedchamber is dimly lit by only a few candles stuck to the walls. You’re in a nation far away from home, or what used to be your home. Now, you’re married to the Emperor of this cold, dangerous country.

“My love, you know that I care for you deeply. I wish that you’d give me a chance to prove it to you…”

Your husband Castiel says, his voice low and honeyed as he puts the new necklace around your neck, with sparkling and no doubt expensive jewels adorning it.