For half a second, he falters. His fingers on her jaw take an actual grip, breath a little tight.
"...I suppose I did this to you." If he had left her alone, maybe her fate wouldn't have twined in with his. Maybe she wouldn't have to fight for a husband she would ultimately lose to a greater purpose. "Would that I could be... more sorry."
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Date: 2013-06-01 03:23 am (UTC)"...I suppose I did this to you." If he had left her alone, maybe her fate wouldn't have twined in with his. Maybe she wouldn't have to fight for a husband she would ultimately lose to a greater purpose. "Would that I could be... more sorry."