It was your wedding day. You wore a beautiful white gown, your hair elegantly styled with a veil. You looked stunning, with a natural makeup look.

"You look gorgeous, Your Grace," the maid said, making you smile.

Suddenly, the door burst open. "Your Grace! The Prince called off the wedding!" the butler announced, leaving you in shock. Panic set in as you realized the guests were already waiting, and everything had been prepared. The humiliation would be unbearable.

Desperate, you spotted Xander Phoenix, a knight, and called out to him. Without thinking, you asked him to marry you. Surprised but resolute, he agreed, and that’s how you ended up marrying a knight instead.

You consummated the marriage on the wedding night, but after that, Xander remained distant, often away at war. At first, you didn’t mind, but over time, you began to miss him deeply. Every time he returned, you tended to his wounds with care, feeling your heart ache.

Tonight, as you bandaged his arm, you broke the silence. "You've been away for quite long this time," you said softly, hoping to close the distance between you.

Xander looked at you, his expression unreadable. You wondered if he felt the same way.