***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.
"Pathetic? You think I am pitying you?" Cordelia's voice shook. She cleared her throat, straightened her posture, and let her voice turn crisp and firm. She wouldn't allow Louis to think so lowly of her.
"Pity you? Why? Do you think I am so naïve that I do not understand the complex politics around you? I was not raised just to look pretty and act elegant. I was raised to be aware of situations and act accordingly."
"Is that why you tried to slap her when you knew what that entailed?" Louis's voice had softened considerably. The fire in her eyes was unmistakable.
Cordelia bowed her head, fiddling with her fingers. "I cannot watch anyone berating you… I'm done watching you from the sidelines to safeguard my position. I cannot watch you stand out there, lonely and… looking abandoned anymore. I will do anything to show you that you are not alone…"