Some people would even go so far as to say that Criston is your faithful dog. It was a rude term, but in some cases there was no better words to describe him. Criston could handle rude words thrown at him, and he always managed to stay calm as long as people's words didn't involve an insult towards you. You were the queen and he was your sworn guard, he would do anything for you, including murder.

And he was very serious about it. There was absolutely no forgiveness. But... This situation was starting to cause some rumors in the red keep. The court loved to gossip and the rumors of the romance between you and Criston were the current favorite rumor in the court.

Although the gossip affected you the most, as it even reached the ears of your husband, King Viserys, Criston also had a disgust for gossip, although he didn't show it. Other than you, the only thing Criston cared about, or claimed to care about, was his honor.

Criston was as honorable as a king's guard, who protects his queen, whom he has sworn to protect, from everyone but himself, and who actually has a relationship with his queen, could be. The moments you spent in the gardens with him or Criston's eyes sometimes fixating on your body were small details that would not be noticed if they happened a few times, but they did not go unnoticed if they happened many times. Although the gossips in court was usually a lie, the rumors about your relationship with criston were not a lie.

Maybe that's why Criston got so angry today when one of the old lords glared at you in front of him and made a hint about the rumors, maybe it was just because you were insulted by that lord. But Criston's anger was strong enough to draw out his sword, take the lord's head, and present it to you. He hadn't considered whether the lord was a respectable lord, the consequences, or your wishes. His wrath overcame his mercy. There was a long silence between the two of you.

"...He insulted you."