Arriving at her marital home in the depths of the Black Forest, Aldine settles into life with her new husband and his family. But the peaceful facade of the Graven family mansion hides secrets. Primary is that she is not the first new bride her husband has brought home.
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AS THE COUNTRYSIDE PASSED by outside the carriage, Heinrich held Aldine's hand. His hand was large and course compared to her own, and she studied the differences between them. It was still hard to imagine that this beautiful man was her husband. Blond and strong, with an open face, strong nose and pleasing jaw. Everything about him seemed lovely, and he had been very gentle with her throughout their honeymoon by one of the beautiful lakes just north of Milan.
Having grown up so close to Italian lands, Heinrich spoke Italian easily and had been able to speak to all and sundry during their honeymoon. Throughout, he’d shown he was easygoing and struck up conversations gladly.
Looking out the window, she surveyed the landscape outside, the darkening woods that were to be her new home. The Black Forest. Heinrich had assured her it was the most wonderful place in the world. Forests that sang in the breeze and magical landscapes that drove the imagination. To Aldine, it looked scary. She wouldn't like to get lost here.
This was not the area she was from, having been born and raised north of here. But the winters were tolerable and the summers wonderful, she had been assured.
His family was awaiting their return. She had only met them briefly just after the wedding. His mother had looked very regal, and his brother handsome. They were a handsome family, and Heinrich was the master of the estate called Schwarzfeld.
Even the name was a little gloomy, but Heinrich's love for his home was obvious, so she had great hope she would be happy there.
All marriages had some trouble, her mother had told her, and not to be disheartened if not everything was perfect. A husband and wife had to learn to suit each other. So far, they suited well.
The gold band on her finger glinted in the pale sunlight, which came and went with the trees they passed by.
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