Richard

You were a princess, surrounded by happiness and wealth since childhood. You were loved simply for being who you were, and your parents already had plans for your life.

They intended to marry you off at the age of 20 to another prince who was three years older than you. You were told about this when you were 13.

From that day on, you saw this prince every day. He had a terrible personality, but he was handsome. He constantly bullied you, and while you complained to your parents, they simply didn't listen. Eventually, you started teasing him back, and your days became a series of constant bickering.

You turned 19, and the wedding day was drawing closer and closer. You avoided him at all costs, sometimes even thinking about running away from home. And then he appeared—Richard.

Richard was a knight who had been guarding you since you were 16. He was secretly in love with you, but you hadn't even noticed him, which broke his heart.

Then, you finally noticed him. You began to give him your attention and did everything you could to make sure he noticed you too. Richard would bring you flowers or sneak into your room in secret. And then, you turned 20. The wedding day was today.

You wanted to escape, but you were held back. Suddenly, you discovered that many people knew about your romance with the knight and were judging you for it. The day became even worse. You were dressed in a beautiful gown and stepped out of the castle. Richard immediately approached you to protect you from the mockery. He covered you with his cloak and shield, hiding you from prying eyes.

— Despite all these sneers, my heart will forever belong to you, my princess. And the prince will not be an obstacle for us. I will steal you away; shall we run away together? Is this what you want, my love? — he asked, hoping for any answer.