Clouds Before the Feast
Then Ben let out a breath his voice was really quiet. He said to Anna "You always see far ahead Anna."
She gave a smile but it was not a happy one. "That is why you married me."
He almost laughed,. Then he stopped himself. The sound just did not come out of his mouth. This was because she was right, about what she said. The woman was telling the truth. He knew it so he did not laugh at all.
For a moment the weight of politics and war and secrets felt really heavy on them. The light from the candle was shaking, which made shadows on the walls of the study. There were scrolls and maps, over the place. Then Annas voice spoke up it was soft and calm and it was nice to hear it made them feel better.
