Is she pregnant yet…? @veiltormenta.bsky.social

She can’t keep avoiding his bed if she wants another baby . . @veiltormenta.bsky.social

And people wonder why he drinks.

He’s in Bordeaux, and he needs her . . @decorcillum.bsky.social

He’s been shut up in the drawing room with only the piano and a bottle of whiskey for company since she told him she lost his son. He never wanted to come home to this kind of grief . . @veiltormenta.bsky.social

He was wrong, he wants to go home . . @veiltormenta.bsky.social

He’s putting his cloak on and making his way downstairs to wait for the healers to collect him.

No more sleep, not after last night . . @veiltormenta.bsky.social

He’s shouting in his sleep, but he can’t break free of his night terror.

Mumbling in his sleep, none of it is coherent. But he’s got his hand in his trousers.

He still can’t quite believe she’s all his, this must be what they call a fever dream . . @veiltormenta.bsky.social

Squinting at a file on his desk.

He can’t deal with his night terrors again . .

He can’t believe they’ve already been together for two weeks . . @veiltormenta.bsky.social

He’s wasted, and slumped in his favourite booth.

Glaring. @decorcillum.bsky.social “Did you convince her not to take the house?”

If she doesn’t want the house, he’ll take it back. There’s no need to sell it. @noxsanguis.bsky.social

She had better not have complaints. His Irish manor is an excellent first home. @noxsanguis.bsky.social

She better tell her mother the truth. @noxsanguis.bsky.social

He NEVER hurt her. @decorcillum.bsky.social

Her fiancée will be here shortly, for breakfast. He wants her present and dressed appropriately. @noxsanguis.bsky.social

Ha. And they call him delusional.

Good luck with that.

She can believe that if she wishes.

They don’t, he’s studied these laws.

No, they don’t.

He knows the law better than her.

He’s her father, so he can.

They’re not going to stop him.

His owl is delivering an envelope containing a photograph of their daughter’s wedding gown. And a note with just two words. ‘Dress accordingly. - O’ @decorcillum.bsky.social

“If you really think that’s going to change my plans, think again.” He muttered, then he snatched up her gift and grabbed her by the arm again. This time he dragged her up to her room and locked her inside with her gown.

“You don’t need a boyfriend to be married. It’s called an alliance for a reason.” He pointed out calmly. “Even your mother knows alliances are necessary.”

Raising a brow, he couldn’t help wondering if she’d even looked at it properly. “It’s a wedding dress.”

Coming back into the room, he was calmer now that he had a drink in his hand. “You’ll only wear it once.”

It was an expensive gown, one he was really hoping she’d like. He’d spent a lot of time and money trying to find it.

Leaving her where she fell, he went to get one of her gifts and left it beside her before he went to get a drink.

“Stop fucking fighting me, we’re going!” He shouted back as he got back to his feet.

Groaning, he sank to his knees but he kept hold of her arm. “You’re coming with me one way or another!”

“I gave you and your mother plenty of time to do this the easy way!” He snapped, fighting to keep a hold of her as he prepared to apparate.

“You’ve had plenty of holidays here! I deserve this one!” He snarled angrily as he kept his grip on her.

Storming over, he grabbed hold of one of her arms and dragged her out. “I said get up. You need to be taught how to listen and show respect.”

He’s forcing his way into her room. “Get up.”

He’s not taking no for an answer, and he will resort to violence if she doesn’t leave with him.

Stop spoiling this! He’s going to have a holiday with her in his home!

She’s coming with him, one way or another.

She’s not seventeen yet. And he’s never had a holiday with her. Get out here. Now.

He is her parent, don’t make him do this the hard way.

He’d almost forgotten this, he wanted an early present and father called him greedy . .

He wants his daughter to spend Christmas with him and his wife. @decorcillum.bsky.social

sure it is.