The Road Not Taken

by ErisChaos04

Edward Kenway left Bristol to find the means to make a better life for his wife, Caroline. A wife who left him despite the fact she was his reason for the madness he pursued. He left anyway. Along the way, he crossed the Templars, became an unwitting ally to the Assassins, met James Kidd (Mary?), and what was this about an Observatory? Edward found a life he never expected.

6. Chapter 6: Caroline's Letter

My Dearest Edward,

I know the years have been less than kind to us. And, I admit, I have played my part in that. You were only trying to do better for us, and do right by me. I see that now.

It was easy then to see you as selfish and reckless. Maybe even arrogant. I thought you were trying to prove your worth, or some such nonsense, and it was frustrating to me. I was happy with you as you were; because you weren't some highbrow gentleman. You were…you. But you were also trying to be a better version of you. I was wrong to discourage you.

We were young and foolish then. We both acted too soon, and thought too little. If I had it all to do again, I would have been more patient. I'm sorry for how things turned out.

Your loving wife,

Caroline