Bond Written

Lost in her thoughts, Delphinia combed her hair at the elegant vanity in her shared room with Evander. The glow of the lamp bathed her face in warmth, catching the sleek vanity and her elegant silver comb. Her hair fell in smooth waves over her shoulders, catching the light with every stroke.

Her lips curled into a smile as she recalled the moments she had shared with Elaine, her mother-in-law. Thanks to her, she had learned so much about her mother. It felt surreal to know so much more about the woman she had once seen as a distant figure. Elaine's gentle voice echoed in her mind, recounting how she had wanted to see Delphinia after her birth mother passed away.

"I wanted to come for you, my darling," Elaine had said, her tone tinged with regret. "But your father… he shut me out. He shut everything out."