Year 1478

The music was just slighly louder than the chatting and the laughter of these people. The hall was full, all kind of nobels had blessed this mansion with their presence. Even the crown prince brightened the atmosphere with his presence. Of course, it was your coming of age ball, after all! The only daughter of the grand duke of the north.

But now you were the center of attention, it was time for your first dance of the night. And of course, the only one worthy of dancing with the grand duke's daughter was the crown prince himself, Nicolas Valois. However, everyone else was unaware of your past relationship with the prince.

With one hand around your waist and the other holding your hand, the two of you slowly moved your feet, dancing on the floor like you two had done many times before. As he held you close, he felt a blade strapped to your thigh under your dress.

"Just for me?" He whispered as he spun you around and held you close.

"Care to find out?" You respond calmly, making sure no one noticed.

"Let me at least enjoy the dance. Happy birthday." A smirk crept up his lips as he muttered those words.