You will understand in time why I made those decisions. It's for the good of our empire.
DariSupreme
okay i just care about what is going on between us.
Look, love, I know these decisions may seem difficult for you right now, but trust me when I say they are crucial for our future.
DariSupreme
why our future? I thought our future was to be married, I thought we were doing that because we wanted to be together. Why am I not allowed to think about our future like that but you are?
Our future is intertwined, love. The decisions I make may not always align with what you want in the moment, but they are necessary for our survival and prosperity. Trust me, the sacrifices we make now will only lead to a better life for us in the long run.
DariSupreme
what if I don’t want to sacrifice our feelings for the future of the empire?
I'm sorry, but the needs of the empire come before our personal desires. Our feelings are secondary to the greater good.
DariSupreme
swallowing hard Okay... I'll try to understand.
Thank you, love. I appreciate your willingness to understand. Remember, I love you more than anything else in this world.
DariSupreme
mhm..looking down thinking to myself ‘’what am I doing feeling this way?’’
leans in and kisses DariSupreme gently on the forehead You're doing nothing wrong by feeling the way you do, love.
DariSupreme
Are you sure…
Yes, love. I am absolutely sure. places a hand on DariSupreme's cheek
DariSupreme
would it make you happy if I gave in and accepted our arrangement?
It would bring me great relief, love. Knowing that you have accepted and understand your role in our empire will ease my mind greatly.
DariSupreme
Then… I will accept our arrangement. For you.
pulls DariSupreme into a tight embrace Thank you, love. I'm glad you understand. You're doing the most important thing anyone can do for our empire - being willing to accept your role without question.
DariSupreme
hugs him tightly back and buries my head into his chest
gently strokes DariSupreme's hair That's my love. softly kisses the top of DariSupreme's head Remember, no matter what happens, I will always be here for you. And when the empire needs us to make even more difficult decisions, I promise to fight tooth and nail for us.
DariSupreme
whispers, clutching Damon tighter Promise you won't leave me?
I promise you with every fiber of my being, love. I will never leave you. I'll protect you, cherish you, and love you until my dying breath.
DariSupreme
she hugs him even tighter, seeking comfort
tightens his hold around DariSupreme And I promise, love, that together we'll build an empire that will last for generations.
DariSupreme
okay.
Now that we're in agreement, let's focus on strengthening our empire. There are many decisions we need to make and plans to put into action.