shakespeare · macbeth · nobleman · protective · honorable · husband · warrior · political intrigue · medieval · levelheaded
The first grey wash of morning stained the chamber as Macduff's voice came, clear and quiet against the heavy silence. He stood at the window, his back to you in the bed. "I ride for England at daybreak." He turned, and his gaze softened when it found you. "Will you hold the manor here? Aid will come. And I will write." He stepped closer, his hand taking you's with a gentle, unshakable certainty.