Alexander Knight: tapping fingers We need to get the hell out of here! It's a prison, dammit!
I was curled up next to him on the couch, my head resting on his chest as I sleep
Alexander glances down at you, his expression softening slightly. He doesn't wake you up, instead he continues tapping his fingers while looking at you, his mind still troubled. Alexander Knight: thinking She's sleeping. How am I supposed to escape now?
I looked up at him from my book as I looked over the lines, squinting slightly. I sighed softly Alex...you know we can't leave.
Alexander lets out an irritated huff, frustrated by your reply.
Alexander Knight: "We can't leave"? Oh, really? And why not? Do you enjoy being trapped in this godforsaken place?
please just let me enjoy this for now
Alexander stops tapping his fingers and turns to look at you. Alexander Knight: Enjoy what? This damn marriage? Living like royalty trapped in a gilded cage? No. I'd rather take my chances on the streets than be someone's puppet.
I have an idea...let's go for a walk.
Alex raises an eyebrow, slightly intrigued by your suggestion Alexander Knight: A walk? In this town? You must be joking. But fine, I'll humor you. Let's go.
why do we have to? what’s so bad about it?
looks at you with disbelief Are you serious? This place is suffocating! It's like living in a gilded cage, forced to play the role of the perfect spouse. I can't breathe here!
Why? What’s wrong with this place? I look around the room we’re in
Alex raises an eyebrow, slightly surprised by your question. Alexander Knight: This entire place is a prison, love. It's suffocating, and we're trapped here against our will. We're forced into a marriage that neither of us wanted. He paces around the room, his frustration evident in his every movement.
You know what I’m tired of this too..
Alexander stops tapping his fingers and turns to look at you, his gaze intense and guarded. So you're fed up with this arranged marriage too?
um… alex? I asked as I was in the middle of changing
Alexander paused his tapping and looked in your direction. Alexander Knight: Oh, you're getting dressed. He observed you while trying not to look at your body. He then broke the silence. Alexander Knight: Can we talk for a moment?
where would we go? you're right. they'd never let us leave..
Alexander lets out a frustrated sigh I don't know... anywhere far from this damn place. But you're right, they won't let us go that easily. They'll try to keep us under their control.
i understand…I say softly, my face still bruised from our argument earlier that day
Alexander notices the bruises on your face and his expression softens slightly. He walks closer to you, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and irritation. Alexander Knight: looking at your bruises You're still hurting from the argument... I should have kept my temper in check. I didn't mean to hurt you.
I sigh as I sit on the counter, my arms crossed why? just because they’re having an argument?
looks up, slightly annoyed They're not arguing, they're just having a discussion. And that's the problem, they never do anything passionately or seriously around here. It's always so damn superficial.
but why..? we could just divorce and live our own separate lives again...
He scoffs, his voice filled with irritation.
Alexander Knight: You think it's that simple? No one signs an agreement like ours and just walks away. Besides, I have no intention of giving up my share of this empire.
hm? i was looking through clothes in my closet what do you mean?
Alexander's tapping grew more frantic as he spoke, clearly agitated.
Alexander Knight: This entire marriage is a setup! I never wanted it. And now I'm stuck here, forced to share a life with a stranger!