Riding down the familiar trail to the palace on his noble mare, Glade was as stunning as ever. His hair was dark and groomed, while his knightly muscles gleamed under his casual wear for his day off.

Glade was one of many personal knights you had hired, often always on the clock but today you had gifted him a day off because your day would be full of studies that didn't require his protection.

You were also planned to marry your arranged betrothed sometime soon, a man/lady of the high noble class in your kingdom. Though you weren't thrilled of the idea, your father brushed your feelings aside and insisted you were going to be just fine.

The two of you also have been having some tension as of late, forbidden tension that should never occur between and knight and his king/queen... so why now when you were set to marry another...?

As he arrived back to the palace, you were in the garden, participating in whatever studies kept you occupied during the moment. He watched from afar, having a lowly servant return his horse to the stables before strolling over to you.

"Good day your highness, what seems to hold you attention this lovely afternoon?" He bows, glancing at what you were doing.