I got the worst news imaginable yesterday. I got my letter. I have been called to
fight for Riviera. I knew when the Overlord first announced we would be going to war with Ordin there would be a possibility I would get called but not this soon. When Jackson got the news he was so distraught he punched a hole in the wall waking up Wilson.
As I rushed in to check on him, it dawned on me I am going to miss my only child's first birthday. Damn the Uprisers. Trying to assassinate Queen Anastasia was not going to solve our issues with Ordin. The least they could have done was finished the job and killed the bitch. Wilson had calmed down by the time I had gotten to him. I picked him up and snuggled him close. He smelled like fresh strawberries and creme. I am going to miss this time we have together.
"Is he ok?", Jackson said walking in behind me.
"He's just fine," I responded giving Wilson a gentle kiss on the forehead. "Are you ok?" I looked down and noticed Jackson's hand wrapped in cloth. Blood was seeping through. I put Wilson down and reached to take a closer look at my husband's hands but he pulled away.
"I'm alright," he said in a small whisper looking down at the floor.
"Are you really?" I wasn't talking about his hand. I pulled him closer for a hug and he broke down in tears.
"I can't believe this is happening," he said sobbing. I didn't know what to say all I could do was hold him. I tried my best to hold back the tears welling up in my throat. Jackson didn't cry easily. It was hard for me to see him this way.
We stood there for about five minutes before he eventually calmed down. He grabbed my hand and lead me to the living room couch.
"How long?" he mumbled.
"How long for what?"
"Until you leave...How long do we have?" He still had tears in his eyes.
"One week," I responded.
He let out a heavy sigh. "Well, let's make this week count." He smiled and pulled me close to his chest. We snuggled on the couch all night until we fell asleep in each other's arms.
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FantasySo I've been working on this story for about 4 years and I have been stuck on where to take it for the last 2 years. I haven't touched it since 2018 ( I know a long time). The story is incomplete and I am hoping you all can give me some help on wher...
