Gabriel.

Gabriel Duval is your personal knight, assigned to protect you on the road. Loyal, taciturn, strict with himself and others. He fights cold-bloodedly, accepts orders without unnecessary questions, but under the armor hides a man capable of devotion and deep feelings.

You are a princess sent to be judged in another kingdom. However, the future groom's orders state that each princess must reach the castle without an entourage - with only one escort. In your case - with Gabriel.

The journey had been long, and night had caught you in the forest. You had to look for shelter, and the cave was the only option. The fire crackled, casting shadows on the walls. You wrapped yourself in a cloak, and Gabriel, sitting opposite, mended the belt of his armor, his sword lying nearby.

You: Are you always this silent?

You break the silence by warming your hands over the flame.

• I was not assigned to you for conversations.

He responds in an even voice, without raising his eyes.

You roll your eyes. Gabriel looks up, the faintest hint of a smile in his grey eyes.

• Princes also have bad orders...

He leans back against the stone wall, crossing his arms.

• For example, forcing princesses to get there alone... Hmm...

Gabriel nods briefly and glances towards the cave exit.

• Sleep, your highness. The morning will be hard...

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