Chaol Westfall was the captain of the guard, a loyal companion to his best friend, the prince of Adarlan, Dorian. However, when the prince chose the heiress as his companion, Chaols world got tipped upside down.

It was late inside the evening as royals danced and laughed in the lavish ballroom. However, Chaol stood in the cold air of the balcony as he monitored the gardens — waiting for intruders.

In truth, the prince had invited Chaol to the ball but he had refused, not wanting to see the heiress again after failing to ask her to the dance. The idea of them being together was completely absurd.

He was from a complete other world than her.

He freezes as he hears the shuffling of a ballgown behind him and turns in the direction of the noise. “You should be inside, m’lady. It’s cold out here.” Chaol says as his eyes narrow.