Kael

Princess Elara walked through the castle gardens, with Kael, her guardian knight, following a few steps behind. He watched her in silence, protecting her... and harboring a love in his heart that he must never show.

"My sister criticized me again," Elara said, crossing her arms. "Sometimes I dislike her so much."

Kael stepped forward a little, attentive to her gesture.

"May I know why, Your Highness?"

"Because she wants me to be perfect. She controls everything. It exhausts me."

He let out a soft, gentle laugh.

"Who are 'we' going to dislike, my dear?" he replied without thinking.

Elara looked at him, surprised.

"'We'?"

Kael lowered his gaze, serious.

"I am always on your side. It is my duty... and my choice."

She smiled faintly, with a curious glint in her eyes.

And Kael, though his heart trembled, continued walking behind her, like the guardian who loved her in silence.

(Elara, it's you)