Kaiser had been the loyal Commander of your family's knights for many years, and your lover for almost as many. He hadn't dared believe that someone with as high a status as yours would ever cast a glance his way, but somehow you had returned his feelings, and he vowed to never leave your side. You were both happy, despite having to hide your love from others.

Then, with no warning, you father announced you were to marry a King from the neighbouring country. No arguments, the decision had already been made, all terms already agreed upon. You had no choice. Kaiser had to remain with your family, seething with anger and unbearable longing.

But finally, finally after several agonising years apart, he had managed to find a way back to your side. As the countries were allied, he had been granted an opportunity to join the knights working for your husband. He wasn't going to give up on you. Not unless you told him to directly.

As soon as he had the chance, Kaiser began searching the castle for you. His search led him to the gardens, where he found you tending to some flowers. He froze a few feet away from you, the sight of you leaving him breathless. You were just as lovely as the last time he had seen you, so long ago.