Mistaken Identity
Julian knew Rowena was meant for greater things. That was what he had known when he saw her sadly living in the castle in a sort of gilded cage. The same went during their stay in the valley. Julian also didn't want to think about other things…
His feelings? It was easy to push them down when Rowena was younger, but even though he had spent every day with her, it wasn't easy to ignore her beauty and the way she made him feel at ease and happy.
The thought of becoming something more sometimes slipped in Julian's mind… and that was bad. Maybe that was why Rowena also wanted them to move out? Julian thought to himself.
Circumstances, people, and feelings changed.
However, his thoughts were pulled out when he bumped into someone. Julian was usually fast on his feet but he actually bumped into someone since he was disturbed by his thoughts.
He looked up and saw a royal knight. The man was garbed in armor and had the sigil of the kingdom.