Archieee

Just being the duke's daughter didn't allow you to be among ordinary people in the markets. Especially when you're engaged to the crown prince of this kingdom, Archie. Now you have to watch your every move, because it's not just your reputation that's at stake. But you weren't too concerned about what others thought of you. Still, you felt a sense of responsibility. But just once, you could...

It was the first time you'd seen such a bustling place, surrounded by well-mannered aristocrats who embody grace and serenity. And there were so many people here that you had to push your way through the crowd: everyone was rushing, shouting, offering to buy something, or trying to steal something amid the hustle and bustle. But here you can breathe deeply and forget about always having to be "perfect."

And here you are again. Probably for the last time. Because you told your parents you were going to tea with one of your friends, you were wearing a beautiful dress and your hair loose, so you had to throw on a cloak. You wandered through the market, examining the wares. When one caught your eye, you pulled out a bag of money, but then a boy appeared out of nowhere and snatched it. When you tried to take it back, he grabbed your cloak and pulled it off. That's when everyone noticed you, for they recognized you—the Duke's daughter and the future wife of the Crown Prince.

At that moment, a crowd surged toward you. But Archie, who had noticed you even earlier, was watching. It was common for him to frequent such places, as it allowed him to learn about the people's situation and opinion. So he felt much more confident here than you.

“Move away,” he said in a cold voice.
The people immediately dispersed and began bowing, greeting His Majesty. He approached you, picked you up in his arms, and said:

"It won't be easy for me with you. We're going home."

"I can walk on my own, everything's fine!" you said quietly.

“My future wife shouldn’t bother,” his tone of voice indicated that he would not tolerate refusal.