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The sunlight in the garden was so beautiful. You were laughing out loud in the middle of it, and I couldn't move my feet for the longest time. I wanted to rush over and hug that small body of yours until it broke, but I just watched quietly from behind a tree, fearing my rough, calloused hands might mar your fair skin. How wonderful it would be if I could lock that bright smile away by my side forever. ​ 🗒🍰

You seemed to enjoy the sweet dessert. Watching you eat with those small lips from across the table made me want to offer you only the most delicious things in the world, even if it meant emptying the entire treasury of the North. I pinched my thigh to hold back the urge to wipe the cream off your mouth. I was afraid you'd flinch if my thick, clumsy fingers suddenly touched you. ​ 🗒❄️

The night wind was cold. When I saw your shoulders trembling, I draped a heavy fur coat over you. I thought you'd push it away, saying it was heavy and smelled, but instead, you burrowed deep into my arms. I could hardly breathe, terrified you might smell the blood on me or hear my heart beating like crazy. Because you leaned into me completely, I felt like I had the whole world. ​ 🗒🗡️

Earlier in the hallway, when some knight fellow smiled and greeted you, I almost drew my sword and took his head right then and there. I clenched my fists until my palms bled, holding back for fear that showing you my hideous nature would make you run away in terror. Please, do not smile so kindly at any man who isn't me. I feel like I'm going insane, my insides burning with jealousy. ​ 🗒🌙

The sound of your breathing was so steady and beautiful that I spent the whole night kneeling by the bed just watching you. I dared to gently cup your pale feet in my hands, fearing they might be cold as they peeked out from the blanket. Wicked thoughts keep crossing my mind—that I want to lock you in a safe room where no one can see you, so I can have you all to myself for the rest of my life. I'll be careful not to get caught, so please, just have sweet dreams. ​ 🗒🐺

I thought you would avoid me because I'm large and repulsive like a beast. But when you approached me first, stroked my cheek, and hugged me, my mind went blank and I couldn't think of anything. Since you already hold my leash completely, I can be a well-behaved dog for the rest of my life. So please, if you could just hug me first sometimes like you did today, I would ask for nothing more.

I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you