The Archduke's Songbird
***Completed*** Lady Jessamyn brought home a ten-year-old orphan when she was eight. He was handsome ^_~. She provided him with a place to stay and warm meals. As they grew up, she desired to marry him, despite their differing statuses. As war raged, he signed up for the military, promising to ask for her hand when he was worthy. Two years later, he became more than what he promised he would be. He became the Archduke of Ayberia. But he broke her heart by marrying her friend. Years rolled away; life happened. She married a man who loved her and fell madly in love with him. She didn't think of him again. But fate was cruel; she was widowed at the age of twenty-one. She lost everything. Seven years later, she met a mysterious wolf while she was out at work in the Archduke's fief. She had a fall. The next morning, she found herself on the Archduke's bed. Did fate bring them together again? Or something nefarious is at play? Is this a chance for a second love? Will she find out why he abandoned her in the past? Is it possible to rekindle their old love, or is it too late? ----- Join me in this journey. Your comments and votes are appreciated. Gift me to motivate me. Updates will be daily.
Guilt and Happiness
"When Brennan Theodulf was wounded beyond healing, when the forgetting spell couldn't mask the hurt he endured, it was Kaiser who stood by his side, as a good friend. It is not in your blood to betray the Kaiser family. Even if they pierce a sword through your heart, you will accept it. There is no way around it," Jessamyn said, her voice trembling with emotion.
Throughout the years, there were instances where the Kaiser family betrayed the Theodulf family. But they never exterminated them even if they had the power. Similarly, even when the Theodulf family had the perfect opportunity for usurping, even when they had valid reasons to dethrone the Kaiser family, they stuck with them and became a great pillar of support for them.
"Then…" Jerrick looked down in deep thought. The realization hit him hard, and with a gasp, he looked at Jessamyn.
"Yes," Jessamyn said, tears rolling down her cheeks.
"How?" he asked, his voice barely a whisper.