A Dying Wife's Checkmate

A Promise to Stay

Author: Aster / Lune

A Promise to Stay

After settling Cordelia back in her room, Killian sat by her bed and tucked her in. After a long silence, Killian looked up at Gideon, who was standing hesitantly at the doorway.

Gideon was afraid to get close to Cordelia because their once intimate marriage was reduced to this ending. Gideon wasn't sure if this was truly the end for him and Cordelia or if he could patch things up with her.

But