Arthur’s POV
I had reached my limit with her.
For days, Daniel had been too quiet. Too careful. Observing me as if she wanted to say something to me, yet always holding back at the last second.
After the attempted escape at dawn, something between us had changed when she decided not to leave. She had promised not to run anymore.
But promises meant nothing if secrets still stood between us.
And I was tired of her secrets. Even when I already knew who she really was, I feel something else is still missing.
I found her in the kitchen late in the evening. The war preparations had filled the palace with noise and tension, yet the part of this kitchen was almost peaceful and quiet.The lamps burned low. The smell of herbs and broth lingered in the air.
She was alone which made it better be
