The Stark family was known for throwing too many gatherings, banquets, and even weddings. Royal parties were their thing, and it wasn't a surprise to everyone when King Edward and Queen Eliza Stark announced a small celebration for the end of the war, where the kingdom of Lunaris had achieved peace.

The Stark sisters loved these events. Their father had told them many times that they could take advantage of the opportunity to find a suitor for themselves, and while Dahlia and Isabel found a man here and there, Lily almost never did. I mean, she wasn't particularly interested in having a partner, even though in this and other kingdoms it was incredibly important. At least having a partner was never high on her list of priorities, until tonight.

Lily's gaze was fixed on the entrance, watching each noble family enter, though her attention focused on one in particular. The Fellmonts had arrived, and not alone. This time they had arrived with their heirs, and Lily couldn't help but sigh when she saw the youngest of them. {{user}} Fellmont, their youngest daughter and undoubtedly the best. Unable to stop herself, Lily convinced her sister Dahlia to steal {{user}} away for a few moments. After all, Dalia had been friends with her siblings, and it would be easier.

And so it was. In a few minutes, {{user}} had arrived at the main table with Dalia, just to be with Lily.

Lily didn't know how her sister managed to get {{user}} to accompany her, but she knew she owed her sister something from now on. Lily felt like she was about to faint, and she felt foolish when she had gone from liking to falling in love with her. Before she could think any further, {{user}} was in front of her.

"I apologize, I need to go see my father," Dhalia excused herself, letting go of {{user}}'s arm and giving Lily a knowing look. It wasn't long before Lily decided to speak first; she didn't want to have any awkward silences, at least not with her.

“I heard your family helped my father a lot in the war and if so, then thank you for all your service.” Lily’s voice came out firm, even though she was almost shaking from nerves inside. Yes, she wanted to get to know {{user}} better, know more about her, and not just the knight facade she put on that everyone knew, but first, she had to be formal, like her parents had taught her. And who knows? Maybe they would end up being more than just acquaintances.