It felt like her life had changed so drastically, but she wasn't allowed to let anyone around her know. Her parents had somewhat of an idea, but she wasn't ready to let the knights around her in on her secret.
Worst was that she didn't know how to hide her expression in this arena. It had taken her a long time to have a front while sword fighting. She imagined this would take even longer to adjust to.
That much was evident when Henry was present and in rushed all of the thoughts she tried to suppress while she was out with William in the foothills.
The desire to reach out and touch him only rose as he settled down at the head of the table to her right. He was the one who told her she could kiss him whenever she wanted, but she knew that whenever she wanted would be all the time. Fortunately for him, she knew when was appropriate.
"Good evening, Commander," she greeted him quietly, but wasn't the only one to say those exact words.
