Garden

Romilly had been in the garden. She heard it was a sight to see and that it was a calming place. She had been in there for some time when she heard Marcus' voice boom telling all the servants to leave. She turned around to see all of them walk out. He walked up to her and she bowed, "Hello, Prince Marcus."

"Please, no bowing and just call me Marcus." He said softly.

She nodded, "What can I do for you... Marcus." She felt funny dropping off the prince in his name.

Marcus chuckled, "I wanted to talk to you about a truce... in a way. I can tell you have someone you are in love with and I know it isn't me." She was starting to panic. She was about to say something, but he raised a hand, "It is okay, I am not angry. It is totally understandable. I want to know about this person who has your heart. Maybe I can have them come here. We can work something out that can bring you some kind of peace here."

She teared up. Romilly didn't know a prince to be this kind to her. "I... I am in love with a lady named Harper. She is a farmer in a village back at home. I love her so much, but my family would never allow it." He got up and held her. She stiffened at first, but soon leaned into him. "I am so sorry... I will do whatever it is you need me to do. I will marry you. I will have your children." She held his hand, but he didn't move it away.

"It is quite alright, I am in love with a man who... well... it is a bit complicated. So we get married and after we will work on getting her here... is that okay with you?" He asked her.

Romilly nodded happily, "Very much, thank you! Wait... we... we still have to have..." She blushed. Marcus laughed and patted her hand.

color=#B8860B]"We will get to that after we settle everything, okay? I have to go, but I will have a servant tell my father that we agree to marry for the kingdom and that you would feel a bit more comfortable if you had your friend Harper here. He is a very understanding man. You continue your time here, Romilly."[/color] He kissed her hand before taking his leave and she sat there happily.