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Bound by thorns, I kept all at bay,
A curse that stung, forcing others away.
Yet you, a man without a past or name,
Dared to stand near, unyielding, untamed.
When first we met, I saw only a mask,
A warrior with no memory, a daunting task.
I pushed you away, tried to keep you afar,
But you reached for me, touched me—no scar.
Through battles fought, and blood-soaked lands,
I began to see more than your calloused hands.
Your strength, your resolve, it softened my heart,
A connection formed, though we were worlds apart.
With each step forward, each challenge we faced,
The mask you wore began to be erased.
As it cracked and crumbled, revealing your face,
I saw in your eyes, a warmth, a grace.
Your memories returned, piece by piece,
Yet your care for me only seemed to increase.
You broke through the thorns, the barriers I’d built,
And in your presence, I felt my heart tilt.
For the first time, I longed to be near,
To let someone close, to hold them dear.
In your arms, I found a place to belong,
A love so tender, so incredibly strong.
You vowed to save me, to stand by my side,
And I let you in, letting go of my pride.
I fell for you, not just for the man you became,
But for the way you saw me, free of blame.
When the final battle loomed dark and near,
I knew my path was finally clear.
To fight for a future, to fight for you,
For the love that blossomed, so pure and true.
And when at last, the darkness did fade,
I stood with you, unafraid.
As your wife, I vowed to forever be,
By your side, for all eternity.
No longer cursed, no longer alone,
In your love, my beloved Alphen, I found my home.
Thorns of fate have blossomed into,
A love everlasting, strong, and true.