Everything For You

Krayden reached out to hold her hand from across the table. She slowly put hers in his. 

She was wearing gloves tonight. Something he'd never seen her do before. 

"I'm so glad you're willing to see me again, Athena. I'm sorry about what happened. I-" 

"You need not apologize, Your Majesty. If anything, I should be the one to do so. You've so kindly welcomed me into your castle and I've caused you nothing but trouble." 

Krayden thought they were off to a good start to the evening. But as the night progressed, he noticed more and more. It was the tiniest little thing. 

Something she said. 

Something she did. 

The way she smiled. 

He knew something was off but he didn't know what it could be. 

"My King, there's something I need to tell you." 

Krayden's heart dropped. He looked up at her and his worries instantly melted away. She had a smile on her face as she reached out to hold his hand.