I never planned to fall in love again.

I though after my father's death how can I be happy.

I continued to question my morals and my feelings.

I thought it was simply admiration, and gratitude that I felt for him.

However, throughout the years I have grown.

I have, and experienced things that the palace walls had kept me away from.

Although, what happened inside those very walls is what drove me to the outside.

The outside a tragic, but beautiful place.

…..

I stare up in the tent that share with Yoon. Yoon, who had fallen asleep hours ago. How I wished I could go to sleep. That's it I'm going for a wake.

As I get out the tent a cold breeze passes. Warning me that I would not enjoy my time out. However, I place my hood over my head and walk through the forest.

My restless thoughts continue to spiral inside my head.

…...

What am I doing?

How can I be happy when he's dead?

How can I love another man when I was heartbroken?

When did he become…

I hear a russel.

"Who's there?"

I clutch to my dagger.

How long have I've been walking for? Who's following me?

Silence. That's all I hear. I think to myself it must have been the wind.

I turn and continue my walk without letting go of my dagger.

I reach a river. I stop and call out to who is following me.

"Who are you?"

"What do you want?"

Still silence continues.

"Okay, keep following. I am not afraid."

"Why not?" The voice asks.

I know that voice.

I instantly recognize the person.

The person who has stolen my heart.

I instantly turn stiff. Even more afraid of him than some silly bandit.

The man with blue eyes.

The man with dark hair.

The man with a smile, that stops my heart.

"Hak, why are you following me?"

"Well, Princess you didn't leave me a choice."

"What do you mean?"

"Well you passed me without noticing?"

I had forgotten he was on night watch.

"I'm sorry, I hadn't realized…"

I notice he has sat down by the edge of the river.

He pats the space next to him. "Come on princess I don't bit."

I stare at him instantly blushing at his comment. Grateful the night sky covers my face. I do as he says and sit down as far as way as possible.

"Ouch, that hurts princess."

I look to him surprised by his comment. I realize it may have been rude, but being close to him feels terrifying.

"I'm sorry, Hak."

"It's okay Princess I understand."

To Be continued.

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