Bound by Honor

It thrilled me to know that a man like him could be gentle with me. It thrilled me that he was mine and I was his.

“Even the most cold hearted bastards have a heart.”

“Well, then it’s as black as tar. Don’t waste your time on love, Aria. You won’t find it in our world.”

“Even the most cold hearted bastards have a heart.”

“Well, then it’s as black as tar. Don’t waste your time on love, Aria. You won’t find it in our world.”

What was love but a silly dream?

Mostly I cried at night when I was protected by darkness.

In our world a handsome exterior often hid the monster within.

“There is no stronger bond than blood. At least the Familia got that right.”

There was no sign of hesitation, fear or doubt on his face. My lips trembled against his mouth as his eyes bored into me. Their message was clear: You are mine.

Death was the only acceptable end to a marriage in our world.

Enemies always aim where they can hurt you most.”