The knighting ceremony has died down. Merlin has retired to keeping Gaius company and enjoying his supper. All that’s left for Arthur to do is envelop himself in the safe arms of his wife after his long journey.
He walks into his chambers and candles are lit, leading him into the bed area. Excited from what thoughts are now dancing through his head, he walks swiftly to find his bride of three years. To his surprise she is still dressed in her red gown from earlier. She is lost in a daze, her eyes looming over the courtyard. Arthur hesitates to speak, as she didn’t even notice he had entered...
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