I'm Sorry

"Thank you for your help too, your Majesty," Athena said as she turned to face him.

Krayden wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into his embrace. Athena's heart was pounding in her chest as he casually tucked a loose lock of her hair behind her ear. 

"You've been distant, my sweet knight of flowers," he leaned in and whispered in her ear. 

Athena closed her eyes as she leaned on his chest. She could hear his heartbeat. 

"You've been distant too," She whispered back. 

Krayden clenched his jaw. He knew what she meant. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tight. 

"I just can't let you go."

"And now I will never leave your side," she said in return. 

A smile formed on Krayden's face. He thought she meant that she finally accepted her life with him. 

"Our ceremony is only in a couple of days, I cannot wait to have you as my queen," He said as he cupped her chin.