Married To The Enemy

hands. Despite her efforts to appease him, to prove her worthiness as a wife and a member of his family,

aily routine of house chores. She scrubbed floors until her hands were raw, cooked meals until he

nmoved, his heart hardened against her like stone. He continued to refuse her even the most basic comforts

y's business driving her to endure whatever hardships Sebastian saw fit to inflict upon her. She knew that she had no choice

f doubt that grew louder with each passing day. How much longer could she endure this life of slavery,

ian's torture and reclaim her life from the prison of his making. But with each passing day, the walls seemed t

ained alive within her heart, a glimmer of light that refused to be extinguished. S

s steady breathing as he slept soundly in their bed, she couldn't help but wonder if things w

n vowed to herself that she would endure whatever hardships lay ahead,

*

the sound of the door swinging open with a creak. She tensed, her heart poun

ht of Sebastian standing in the doorway, his eyes filled with tears a

mouth with fear. Her voice tinged with concern as she mo

with a mixture of confusion and pain. All he could

pain as he reached out to touch her face, his fingers

n't believe what was happening, did Seb

ice trembling with emotion as she guided him towards th

his mind clouded by the fog of alcohol a

you to ever leave my sight." Sebastian repeated, his voice thic

n pain forgotten as she gazed down at

er voice fell as she brushed a strand of hair fr

with tears, as they both

hoked with emotion as he buried his face in his

her, her own tears mingling with his as she r

rely above a whisper as she wrapped her arms around him in a ti

of yearning. Sebastian's eyes fluttered open after a long moment and he smiled a

uch as he reached down, his fingers curving around her buttock, pulling her closer into his chest. Sebastian looked deep