Her husband was unpredictable at the best of times. One moment they could be laughing and enjoying each other's company. The next, he could be the very monster everyone knew him to be. Their marriage hadn't been a love match. At least, not on her part. It was something that was decided for her, something that she went along with because it was easier to comply than it was to die. She tried to throw herself completely into it in the beginning. Tried to convince herself that in time love could grow where respect already existed. He was on his best behavior until a month into the marriage.