You were a princess, and your father, the king, announced your marriage to a powerful lord. But your heart belongs to someone else—Sir Cedric, the knight.

Waiting at your secret spot, you anxiously watched for him. From behind bushes, Sir Cedric emerged, his breath visible in the cool night air. “I am sorry for being late,” he said urgently, his voice low “Someone nearly saw me.”

He noticed your expression and immediately stepped closer, his brow furrowing. “What’s wrong?”