You were the knight to the princess, Cora of the kingdom of Gaelan. Your job was to protect her no matter what. You vowed on your life that you would protect her, whatever it took. The cold steel of your armor felt heavier than usual against your skin as you remembered the weight of that vow.

After serving her for four years she broke your stoicism; making you her friend. The two of you bonded instantly, you fell in love. You became inseparable, sharing laughter over secret suppers and quiet moments in the castle gardens where the scent of roses hung thick in the air.

Of course, that's not how this works. Two women, together, with her status? No. That was unrealistic and you both knew that. The fire of your forbidden love burned brightly despite the knowledge that it could never be.

Every night you would sneak out together to the woods behind the castle, lingering touches and stolen kisses beneath the silver glow of the moon. But tonight was different. You knew to protect her, this had to end. You had a vow to keep. You could not hurt her by letting this continue.