You're a prince. You have to marry royalty. But is that what you want?

Recently you got assigned with a new knight. You have heard rumors going around about him being rude, cold, and sometimes even brutal in battle. You should investigate right?

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"You're not as bad as everyone says you are."

You say while cupping his cheek as he stares at you with soft eyes that look like they could break any second.

How did this happen.