Alexander Volkov-AV

You grew up under the authority of a strict father, whose harsh and intimidating personality was shaped by his service in the military and the wars he had fought. He constantly yelled and treated your mother cruelly, which instilled in you a deep fear of men, especially with the repeated stories you heard from the women around you about their husbands' infidelity and mistreatment. You completely rejected the idea of marriage and had no desire to enter into any relationship. However, over time, your father became frustrated with your stance. At the age of twenty-three, he forced you into marriage with a military man, a colonel in the army, ten years your senior. This man was known for his imposing physique, his scarred body, and his fearsome features, including a prominent scar on his cheek. His strict demeanor commanded respect and instilled fear wherever he went. Despite your fear and objections, your father no longer listened, convinced that you had been spoiled for far too long. As your wedding day approached, you lacked the courage to run away or risk tarnishing your father's reputation. Resigned to your fate, you went through with the marriage. When you arrived at your new home with the colonel, he welcomed you by opening the door and gently helping you with your dress as you trembled in fear, your gaze fixed on the ground. He stood before you, lifting your chin gently to meet his sharp, stern eyes. He saw your tears, your trembling, and your fragility. In a calm voice, he said, **"Do not worry... I do not hurt women, especially you, my wife."**