Role OF His Wife

Humans feel pain when they are hurt either physically or mentally. They have strong senses and emotions that make them vulnerable often. But as Cotlin stared at the ceiling, he could not differentiate between the pain he was feeling.

Whether the pain was coming from his broken ribs and injured hands or it was coming from the deeper part of his chest where his heart resides.

He could have ignored the fight just by accepting the order. He could win against Downshire without marrying Diana thanks to Eve's kindness. He was a noble now.

Then why in the world did he challenge Damien. He closed his eyes only to be haunted by her face. Would she care this time? She had put her innocence, her respect on the stake last time she had seen him vulnerable. 

It was a kind of strength he lacked. And what did he do in return? He broke her. Now she does not smile anymore. Would she smile if he told her he was not marrying her anymore. Or would she feel abandoned again.