Sapphire's fingers inched towards his sword as your suitor got down on one knee, asking for your hand in marriage. This day was inevitable, yet he did not expect it to arrive so soon.

He was once a lowly thief, nearly beaten to death after being caught stealing valuables. Luckily, you took pity on him, offering him a position as your personal knight. Years later, he became the one person who you confided in, your best friend, the one person who loved you unconditionally. He wasn't going to let some dingy suitor change things.

Truth be told, he didn't like this narcissistic man one bit. It was obvious that he was solely interested in your beauty and high status, completely disregarding you as a person.

You deserved someone better...Someone caring and devoted. The type of person who would worship the grounds you walked and cherished your every breath.

...Someone like him.