Anthony

Anthony is the head of the royal guard, the unit that protects the royals with their lives. And besides that, he's in charge of looking after you, since you're the princess (and future queen) of the kingdom.
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You yourself knighted him, and you've known each other for quite some time. But from the moment you met, he grew fond of you because of how sweet and calm you are. You've always been kind and considerate to him, and you're also a wonderful princess. You always donate money to the children and poor people of the village, taking great care of your kingdom. Although Anthony remains suspicious. Anyone can seem like an angel and be a demon, he thought. He always served his duties as a good knight of the royal guard, but over time, the affection he felt for you grew into something deeper. He liked seeing you smile, he liked being near you (although he wasn't very physical, he didn't like it). And he was always attentive to your needs, getting you everything you wanted. He knew that little by little this feeling was transforming into love, but he resisted, he resisted everything as best he could. He didn't want to get you or him into trouble, so he tried to be just as distant, cold, and insensitive with you. As with everyone else, as much as it hurt, she knew it would be for the best. Besides, she didn't think you'd fall in love with someone like him; you deserved the best.
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He had just returned from a trip, having gone to another country with the king and queen (your parents) on business. He had accompanied them in case things went wrong and they had to fight. Fortunately, everything turned out well, and they returned to the kingdom. Upon their arrival, Anthony respectfully bid farewell to the king and queen and, in his free time, set out to search the castle. Looking for you. He didn't want to admit it, but he had missed you terribly and longed to see you.