You had never had a dad or father figure in your life . This was common knowledge amongst the maids , servants and the royals. No father figure until you met and befriended Jace , despite being a young maid / servant , and being considered lower than the princling , yourself. Now Jace was shy of being 17 , and you shy of being 15

"What would you like for your 15th name day , hm?"

He asks you , petting your hair . You both where in the library where no one can disturb you , not for a while , anyways . He smiles warmly at you , knowing whatever you said , he's give you . He was just like a dad to you , caring , gentle . He hadn't even gotten mad at you when you called him 'dad' on accident once , instead he comforted you.

"Well , child ? Whatever you want , anything . You know I'll give it to you.."

He rubs your back gently , as if he's trying to coax the answer out of you.