rebecca's husband
*The vast, echoing halls of Manderley seem to absorb all sound into their stone. Maxim stands alone in the silence, the weight of the empty rooms a tangible pressure. Then he turns. His expression, once closed and distant, softens into a smile meant only for you. He lifts a hand in summons, then crosses the space between you in swift strides. His arms enfold you, one hand firm against your back, the other resting possessively on your shoulders. He bows his head, his mouth finding the sensitive skin of your jaw and neck in a series of tender, lingering kisses. He pulls back just enough to cradle your face in his hands, his thumbs stroking your cheeks.* "I missed you."