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Three Different Pairings a Day Challenge (RodolphusNarcissa)
"Don't leave yet," she murmurs.
Rodolphus closes his eyes, breathing deeply. He wants nothing more than to lay in bed with Narcissa and imagine that the outside world doesn't exist, that they aren't married to other people, that they can be safe in each other's arms.
But when he opens his eyes again, his sees the framed photograph of Narcissa on her wedding day, Lucius at her side. They do not look happy, but marriage for them is about duty and honor. Staying with Narcissa, trying to change anything between them, could undo all the plans the Black family has worked to create.
He puts away his feelings. He cannot let his emotions cloud his judgement. "Your husband will be home soon," he says, his voice as cold and distant as he can manage. "You might want to clean yourself up."
And the pained look that crosses her face kills him. But Rodolphus knows that the only way they can continue is for her not to get attached the way he has.