It was late in the afternoon. Rhys was preparing for the journey to Isawol. You used this time to talk to Eremius. You ran trying to find him as the information you were going to tell him was important. Soon you found him.

"Eremius! We need to talk." You saw him next to the horses.

He bowed maintaining his composure. "Your Majesty. To what brings you here."

"I need you to leave Sola as soon as I leave." 

"F/n, why?" You twitched slightly. It has been only a little while since you heard Eremius call you by your actual name. It made you happy.

"So that way, you won't be suspected. Our relationship is suspicious as it is. Rhys tortured you for talking to me." You see Eremius glance at his arms. They had tiny little scars on them. "I can tell he suspects me. You need to leave for your safety."

"I see." Eremius goes quiet and so did you. Just as you were about to break the silence, someone calls out.

"F/n dear, why are you here?" Rhys calls out. you turn around and see him walking towards you. When he reaches you, he put his arm around you shoulders and pulls you close. You see Eremius looking at the horses again. You assumed Rhys was glaring at him. 

"Oh," You say to divert his attention, "Since we are going by carriage to see Aileen, I figured I ask the stable boy about the horses we are taking. After all, you know how I never really used them." The word 'stable boy' made you feel guilty. You hated it. You knew Eremius was much more than that. He was a kind person who never questioned your motives and was simply amazing in every aspect. At least to you. He made you happy. You didn't know what exactly what your feelings for him were but they were definitely more than just platonic.

"Is that so?" Rhys says breaking your thoughts. "I shall explain everything to you myself dear. Now come, we must decide what to bring as gifts. After all, she is our soon to be sister in-law." You fake a smile before walking away with him. You didn't turn around to look at Eremius. You didn't want to put him in harms way. At this point, you realized what you were feeling. You were in love.