“It’s inevitable, darling.” He pointed out with a fond smile.

That made him frown and he removed his glasses. Moving towards her, he took her into his arms. “That’s not going to make me stop loving you.”

He was silent as he nodded, he didn’t quite know what to say. He knew it was a good thing but he hated the idea of any child dying. “You could have told me, so we could go to st Mungo’s . .”

“What’s wrong?”

“Can’t a man admire his wife?”

Staring over the top of his glasses.

He’s not expecting her to be thrilled about this but her mother told him Orion is giving her one of his manors. @noxsanguis.bsky.social

Hearing the commotion, he came out to find her bleeding on the hallway floor. Glancing between her and Orion, he vowed to kill him before he picked her up and apparated her to st Mungo’s. @decorcillum.bsky.social

He’s getting another headache.

He’s throwing a copy of today’s paper onto the table. “Orion sent this. When were you going to tell me your pregnancy made front page news?” @decorcillum.bsky.social

He doesn’t want to be in this house right now, so he’s taking her out for the day. @noxsanguis.bsky.social

They’re working on getting her back. Just hold tight, babygirl. @noxsanguis.bsky.social

He’s coming down for breakfast, feeling a little concerned. “Did Star stay with a friend last night? I went past her room and her bed hasn’t been slept in.” @decorcillum.bsky.social

There’s something he needs to tell her. @noxsanguis.bsky.social

Well that’s not good . .

“I’m sorry, I’m trying . .” He sighed, as he moved to change back into his robe.

“I thought I was over it, but it still hurts that you preferred him. I can’t help thinking you still do . .” He responded with a small sigh.

Staring after her, he frowned and followed after her. Then he tenderly pulled her into his arms and kissed her head. “I’m sorry.”

He couldn’t help being angry, he thought he’d dealt with her daughter not being his but clearly he hadn’t. “Right, that’s me. Your childish husband who can’t hold onto his own wife.”

Nothing, just finish cleaning her room.

“Just go check on him, maybe he’ll give you another kid.” He muttered angrily.

Work, for starters.

Removing his robe, he got dressed and glanced out the window. “I need to get back to work.”

No need, he’s got other things he’s been neglecting.

What does that mean?

Leaning back, he was silent for a while as she stared at her. “Suppose he was bound to find out eventually . .” He whispered, but then he got out of the tub, dried himself off and pulled his silk robe on.

He’s not going to give up the chance to love his wife.

Slipping his strong arms around her body, he pressed tender kisses to her shoulder.

She’ll have to put a silencing charm on her room.

Bet she’s glad she escaped the black family when she did. @decorcillum.bsky.social

They’re not discussing him, therefore it’s irrelevant. He’ll just have to get used to it.

His original comment suggests otherwise.

// two peas in a pod

He’s sensing unnecessary hostility.

𝓂𝑒𝑒𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 #𝒶𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇𝑔𝓁𝑜𝓌.

He’s got a small request . . @decorcillum.bsky.social

Sitting down on the edge of the bed once he’d changed into some satin pyjamas, he glanced over his shoulder at her. “Seems like it.” He hummed in response.

He still had to make her prove herself, to regain his trust. After an hour of relaxing in a hot bath, he got out and dried himself off. Slipping into his favourite robe, he made his way back down the hall to their bedroom.

Finishing his meal when she walked away, he got the elf to collect his plate as well and left it to clean up. Heading back upstairs, he made his way to the guest bathroom.

Picking up his own glass, he smiled over it and nodded once more. He was going to make her prove herself and make her work for his trust again. He wouldn’t be entirely cruel however. “You can have Walburga over before they get here.”

“I know we will.” He nodded, agreeing again as he finally began to eat his meal. Then he paused halfway through with a secondary idea. “I want you to make dinner tomorrow and make sure the boys have snacks and drinks.”

“A few years, at least.” He agreed. He wouldn’t be surprised if she’d caught on to his plan, but he didn’t know how else to make her see he was the one who loved her.

Nodding, he picked his fork up again. But he knew how to really test her, how to make her behave for once. “Tomorrow night, I’ll be having Orion, his cousin and a few others over for a poker night.”

Sitting down at the table, he picked his fork up. Then he immediately set it back down again with a heavy sigh. “I just want you back, I can’t keep competing with someone who no longer wants you . .”

Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, he pulled his dinner jacket on and slowly wandered down to the kitchen moments later.