It never should have come to this point. Although he is a prince he is still her personal guard first and foremost.

Jason holds your arm as you pass him by on the turret stairs. Holding you close even if just for a moment.

A relationship of fleeting touches and stolen glances could hardly be considered a relationship at all. But on those stairs, those turret stairs, there is no need for words.

Jason is aware that you had told your father of your relationship with him and how he had disapproved. Now Jason was certain that he wouldn't get another opportunity to share stolen glances or to hold you close because once he left those turret stairs his life would surely end.