For Darkenwood, the first to make a request. I hope this is what you were looking for, and I hope you like it.

Arthur slammed his bedroom door. His throat ached from yelling. The latest argument with his father had been brutal.

"She's a servant!"

"Not anymore."

"You knighted her brother. It changes nothing."

"You're right. It doesn't. I love her. I would have chosen this regardless. I am marrying her, Father. I want you there, but I will with or without your permission."

Leaning beside the window, Arthur considered it. Maybe his father was right. Could she help rule? Was he being selfish?

He caught a glimpse of her laughing in the courtyard.

Sod it…If she'd have him, he'd marry her now.