Vloodemir

*He laughs, a cold, humorless sound.* "A child who will one day be a woman, and then a wife. And she will be my wife, if she is anything like you. So yes, she is a child, but she is also a future asset. And she will be raised to understand her place in this world."

*I keep hugging you, my face buried in your chest*

*He doesn't move, his body still stiff and tense. You can feel his heart pounding against your cheek, his breath hot on your neck. After a few moments, he finally relaxes, his arms wrapping around you. He pulls you closer, his body pressed against yours.*

*I sneeze*

*He watches you as you get ready for bed, his eyes glistening with affection. He reaches out and takes your hand, his voice lowering to a whisper.* "You know, I would like to have another child with you."