Insecure

Much to his surprise, Dario didn't have to wait for long to hear the response from Crown Prince Tristan.

"The Crown Princess has a kind heart and she easily grows fond of people," was the Crown Prince's response and though he didn't explain it further, Dario understood what he meant.

Ricon had served the Crown Princess for more than a month now and if he was to be executed for this incident, the kind-hearted Crown Princess won't accept it. It was why the usually unforgiving Crown Prince went out of his way and spared the guard.

He didn't want to risk upsetting her or... losing her.

Tristan always knew how he and Lena were more than different from each other. However, he wished for those differences not to destroy their relationship.

"The envoy will still be waiting, Your Highness," Dario reminded the Crown Prince whose eyes flickered.

He had completely forgotten about it!

He was about to speak up but...