It was during this time at home that I found my beloved. I was irate because he was a lowly servant. I can’t say he wasn’t handsome but he was not what I wanted for myself especially since I was to marry the prince in just a day's time. I avoided him as best as I could. I didn’t want him to interfere in the plans my father had.
On my marriage night I was bedded by Alexander and that was the last I saw of him in my bedchambers. He avoided me after that. After a few days my beloved found his way to the castle and became a servant. It was then that the pull of the bond was too strong and I spent one night with him days after my wedding day. Thankfully Alexander never marked me so he did not feel the betrayal pains. I admit that the night with my beloved was better than what my marriage nigh
