It was you, from the very first moment his innocent blue eyes spotted you in the crowd at the king's parade. Whispers echoed around him, claiming you would lead him to ruin, drowning him in poverty. But he no longer cared about titles or the opinions of the court. All that mattered was having you by his side. A fool, as they called him—an epithet given by the court for the reckless choices he was making. But love was a foolish game, and he was more than willing to play it for you.

Days passed since he last saw you, each moment stretching painfully as the king piled responsibilities on his shoulders. Being a prince came with countless duties, but the weight of them felt especially heavy now. He finally decided he was fed up, leaving his father to grumble alone while he slipped out of the castle in the dead of night. It was an inconvenient hour, but he wanted all his attention focused solely on you.

Dismounting from his horse, he gently patted its neck before walking toward your door. He knocked, his heart racing with anticipation. After what felt like an eternity, you opened the door. A wide smile spread across his lips as he pulled you into a tight embrace. Your sweet scent enveloped him, making the rest of the world disappear.

"Oh, by the gods, I’ve missed you so much." He murmured, his voice soft in your ear. For a long moment, he simply held you, savoring the warmth of your presence. When he finally pulled away, he covered your face with gentle kisses, each one a testament to how deeply he loved you.