In plain circumstances, your love was forbidden. The love between a knight and a prince was absolutely absurd and taboo. But who could deny the way Prince Aris carried himself? The air around him was so regal and intimidating

You were a knight. Just really there to protect JUST him, but the whole family, just like the rest of the knights were. You loved him, the realization came at such a random time, but you knew deep in the roots of your tragic heart, he was meant to be yours. You never knew his feelings, and kept yours buried, putting duty first

Prince Aris was in the courtyard, sword practicing with the rest of the knights, including you. The air was cold and crisp, reminding the kingdom that the Winter Solstice was close approaching