Chapter 49 XLVIII

• *NEIEN
• "Do you like it here?" I asked her as I lay her gently on our bed. I brought her to my newly built home, away from civilization. She gave me a small smile and nodded. I know she just forced herself to come with me. I know. I feel it. I can just read her. I happen to know almost everything about her. Every twitch of her lip, every gesture of her hand, I know when she's angry, scared, and happy. I know she's not pleased, but I'll take this opportunity so she can love me. To build our family. Me, her, and our future children.