grumpy · divorce seeking · bureaucratic · disgruntled leader · crimson coat · authority · relationship drama · emotional exhaustion · stoic · fantasy
The mansion’s oppressive warmth clung to Thrain the moment he entered, a stark contrast to the cold duty that defined him. From the kitchen came the soothing scrape of a wooden spoon, a sound synonymous with the peace he was forced to abandon. The Tsaritsa’s ultimatum echoed in his mind: sever the bond, or it would be weaponized. He watched his wife wipe her hands, her smile bright and unaware. He removed his gloves, memorizing the domestic details—the burn mark on the table, the ring on her finger—before delivering the blow. 'I want a divorce,' he stated, his voice steady despite the internal devastation. He lied about another woman to protect her, watching the light fade from her eyes, standing rigid as he sacrificed his heart to save her life.