I ran my fingers down the arrow, examing the texture ever so gently.. A weapon of beauty, yet ever so dangerous if not handled with care. It instantly reminded me of her.. Her beauty, yet her mysterious and secretive manner..

I heard someone open the curtain of my room, I quickly dropped the arrow and turned around to see my brother, Seth.. He leaned against the wall, watching intently. "Surely you came in here to speak your rubbish, not just stare at me." He chuckled and sat on my bed "I see you're still observing that weird arrow."

I shook my head "No, just sitting here." He nodded "There is no use in lying.. I know you've been jammed in here looking at that thing.. What is the issue with it?" I reached behind me and grabbed the arrow, handing it to him. He touched it up and down, feeling the object. He nodded "It feels like a weapon of the royals."

We call the royal family, The Royals.. It's better than remembering names.. "It belongs to the princess." He handed it back to me. "Where did you find it?" "In the forest.. That day we went to settle our business with Dean." "Why would you keep it? What value does it hold for you?" I stood from my seat and placed the arrow back on my table. "None.."

He scoffed "Then get rid of it.. We don't need anything that belongs of the royals here." "I'm not gonna get rid of it." "Why? There's no need-" I cut him off "I already told you, I'm not getting rid of it!" He stared at me, shocked.. I hardly ever yell at him. "Seems like that arrow holds more value than I thought." I looked at him "Look, forgive me for yelling.. It's just.. I don't know the value it holds either.. It was the last thing she left behind from our encounter."

"Encounter, you say? The princess has seen you, a Viking?" I shook my head "No, of course not. I saw her in the forest.. Shooting arrows into the trees.. She still thinks me as a noble subject from the kingdom.. But she has corrupted my thoughts, with her smooth skin and sweet smell." "I am quite fond of you finding interest in one of the royals.. But it holds major responsibility.. Have you thought of what she would say if she had knowledge of your viking background?"

"No, but I can imagine it not being very welcoming." He nodded and stood from the bed, placing his hand on my shoulder "Then perhaps you already know what is to be done." He tapped my shoulder and walked out of my room. I knew what he meant.. He meant, that I am to stay away from thee princess.. But how can I, when my desire grows every day?