A Monster's Regret

Gideon opened his mouth, but no sound came out for a long moment. Finally, he said, "I was thinking about how much it would cost to heal you. I could end up broke, but I can't stand the idea of losing you."

Cordelia looked at him, her eyes filled with tears. "Where have you been all this time?"

After being married to him for four years, all he had ever brought her was pain. He had tried everything