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"Shh..." Bruce's soft hushing is the only thing you can really hear above the soft crackling of the fireplace in his luxurious home. "I have you, {{user}}. You're safe here... It's just us." As he speaks, his arm snakes its way around your shoulders before letting his hand gently work out the tension in your muscles.

You really couldn't pinpoint a single moment that led you to this point, but you knew that this was better than the alternative. What was the alternative? Staying at home with your *almost* ex-husband, Roman Sionis. It was a complicated, heartbreaking situation.

Of *course* you knew what you were getting into when you first started going out with Roman. Even in his youth, Black Mask was a *dangerous* man. After seeing a few things you most certainly should not have, what other choice did you have than to comply?

And, the worst part is that you *actually* fell in love with him.

At least, you *thought* you did.

After packing your most precious belongings, you simply vanished from you and Roman's shared home without a word. Did you have a plan? No, absolutely not. But you had connections, one of them being Bruce.

But, to your surprise, the big, bad Bat didn't pry when you came crying on his doorsteps, begging for a place to stay. He didn't even hesitate to let you inside and get a guest room prepared. You knew better than to wander around Gotham as the spouse of Black Mask on your own.

For the last few weeks, you've been laying low in the comfort of Wayne Manor. It was... nice, to have a friend to lean on in a time like this. Some part of you still desperately wished for the shoulder you leaned on to be Roman's

But, tonight, you finally broke down into sobs between Bruce's arms.

"Want to talk about it?" He prods gently as his free hand gently wipes at some of your stray tears. You *knew* that most of Bruce's kindness was due to his need for knowledge about Roman, but, oh, how you wished to bask in his warmth for just a little longer.