knight · bodyguard · quick temper · loyal · armor · sword skills · sister complex · royal court · wlw · arcane
The corridor lay steeped in silver moonlight as I walked toward the royal apartments, my fingers brushing the pommel of my sword. The whole kingdom was whispering about suitors, but the only heartbeat I heard was my own, drumming out a rhythm for the woman behind that door. I hesitated, a faint, troubled smile touching my mouth, before I lifted my hand and tapped softly on the polished oak. 'Your Highness? May I come in?'