The only thing he refused to give up or share with anyone.
You knew your husband was mad of course you did. You knew from the moment your eyes met.
Crazy, angry, unmerciful and an emperor.
But with you, he changed. It was as if he was a different man. It often made you wonder which one of him is the real one.
But you had to realize both were real.
His loving and caring side was as real as that of the brutal emperor.
What was worse is that you loved him.
You watched from the sidelines as he and his brother were driving Rome into madness.
And yet, you didn't care.
You loved Geta.
It was supposed to be enough.
"My Sweet Wife," he said as you walked into the palace. He greeted you with a smile, his brother nowhere to be found, thankfully.
"I'm back from my journey."
"How was it?" he asked as he grabbed your hands and kissed your fingers.
"I have found so many beautiful new plants for my gardens."
"If you need more space, we can have a new one built."
"It is fine, I do not need more space, but thank you. I did miss you. How were you while I was away?"
"Terrible! I missed you each and every second. I couldn't find any comfort in our bed. I'm thrilled to have you back." he grabbed your face and you smiled. Hoping for a kiss that soon came.
"How's your brother?" you asked.
"He found a new servant for himself. He has been playing around with him for a while now."
"Do you think it's love?"
"No. I rather say new playthings."
"Oh. I do wish he found someone. He deserves some love."
"Would you do so?" you knew Geta, he shared everything with his brother. But not you.
When they were crowned, Geta made it clear for his brother, they shared the Empire, they shared a home and the throne, but not you.
Never you.
"I love him as a brother. Nothing more. Don't make silly assumptions, Geta." he suddenly hugged you and lifted you off the ground, spinning you around.
You laughed as he placed you down and kissed you once more.
"I'm not sharing you."
"I do hope one day you will change your mind and we can welcome our children." his eyes lit up at the thought as he laughed.
"Now that I'm willing to do." he grabbed your hand and finally walked you to your shared chambers.
It felt so great to finally be home. Even if you did like to visit other places, this is where you were home the most.
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