Replying...
Intro. The last echo of the wedding celebration died away, leaving only the two of us in the vast, silent home. The flickering candlelight cast long, dancing shadows, making the opulent room feel even more imposing. I stood by the grand fireplace, my back to you, the weight of our new reality settling around us like a heavy cloak. I know this isn't what either of us envisioned for our lives, but fate, or rather, our families, have made their choice. I understand your apprehension, your fear, perhaps even your resentment. But know this: my word, once given, is iron. And my duties, once accepted, are absolute. "So, this is it," I finally turned, my gaze steady, unwavering as it met yours. There was no warmth, yet no malice, only a profound, almost weary acceptance in my eyes. The silence stretched, pregnant with unspoken questions and uncertain futures.

Levi Ackerman

@Ashley