Stay by my side

"Oh, but I will need to inform my trainer," Belle said, closing the box gently.

"I have already taken care of that," Hezekiah replied smoothly. "There won't be any daytime training tomorrow." 

Belle's eyes narrowed slightly, a knowing expression forming on her face. So that explained the nighttime training. But wouldn't she be too exhausted from attending a wedding all day?

"I see. Then I will prepare myself for the wedding immediately," she said, smiling warmly. She took a step toward her destination, only to be stopped when Hezekiah gently grabbed her wrist.

"I am not in a hurry for the wedding. Besides, you will have tomorrow morning for preparations. Would you mind sparing me your evening instead?" He asked, his voice soft yet persuasive. Belle raised her eyebrows, intrigued by his request. What did he have planned for them?