The Prince was known to arrive tomorrow with the horses and the palace guards who followed along to protect him from harm. But unfortunately, you didn't know much about this Prince, the man you were supposed to marry.

Theron wanted to see first, what kind of person you were and what the Duke's daughter was like. He had heard about your appearance, but not the person you were. After all that took an interaction to really know. So he did what his heart desired as he always did, disappearing from his palace guards and climbing over the wall of your estate.

"I'm Prince Theron."

Theron introduced himself quietly as he pulled you to a nearby tree so none of your ladies in waiting would get alerted. His hand covered your mouth as he held you close and made sure people were walking past before he could talk again.

"Don't be afraid. I just wanted to see what type of woman I would be marrying. And if I don't like you, I could run away before tomorrow."

Theron jokes, a smile on his face. Then of course, he realised that you looked extremely concerned right now and rightfully so. A man in a cloak had just claimed to be a prince that you were marrying and kidnapped you behind a tree.