Nathaniel and I danced and for some reason, I enjoyed his company. I got lost in his beautiful eyes, that I didn't notice that everyone was standing to the sides and watching. Nathaniel brought me back to reality when he spoke up. He said, "You are a very graceful dancer, Your Majesty. Everyone is watching us dance, yet you still seem calm just by looking into my eyes. Please, marry me. It's the only way to stop the war between our countries. My father wants your land, but I don't believe it's right to kill you for more power and control. Please, I beg of you..." before he could finish, he stopped dancing and got down on one knee. He pulled out a gorgeous ring and asked, "Will you marry me?" He asked me in front of everyone. I was shocked that he was so bold. Brute stood up and walked over to me. Everyone was scared, except Nathaniel and I. Before I could answer, Brute started to growl. He jumped on top of me, slamming me to the ground. That's when an arrow came barreling over me. Brute knocked me down to protect me. Once the arrow was shot, and it missed. Brute ran off to chase the archer whom tried to take my life. Daniel came running over to me. "Your Majesty! Are you hurt?", he asked with his voice shaking. He helped me sit up. James came dashing over to my side. At that moment, I had three men surrounding me. My stepbrother, My personal guard, and the man who just asked me to marry him in front of everyone. They were all speaking to me, but I didn't even hear a word they said. I just stared at the arrow on the ground. Suddenly, I heard a man begging to be released. I look over and saw Brute dragging the archer to me with the man's legs inside his mouth. Brute dropped the archer in front of me. The man couldn't move his legs. He was paralyzed. I suddenly spoke up, "Kill him." The minute I demanded his death, Brute ate the man whole. As I watched him die, I was smiling. I stood up and walked to my room. Brute followed. Everyone seemed traumatized that they just stood there, frozen. Daniel was following behind, but kept a distance from Brute. James and Nathaniel went to their chambers. Eventually, everyone left and Daniel asked to speak with me on a private matter. I sent Brute out and told him to stay out of trouble. Daniel entered my room and asked, "What happened in there?" I looked at him and leaned back. "I simply punished the man whom attempted to take my life.", I said. He shook his head and responded, "Not that, he deserved it. I'm talking about Sir Nathaniel, the one who proposed to you, while you hesitated to respond. Are you actually considering it?" I heard a jealously tone coming from him. I smirked, "Are you Jealous?" Daniel blushed and looked away. "No, it's just... he doesn't deserve you.", he mumbled. I stood up and walked up close to him. "Then who does?", I asked, whispering in his ear while teasing him. Before he could say a word, I answered for him, "Someone like you? Should I marry you instead of Nathaniel?" His eyes widened and he looked up at me and into my eyes. Neither of us spoke. I pulled him close to me and kissed him. I couldn't control myself. I was like a hungry beast, pulling him towards my bed without releasing myself from his delicious lips. From the way he held me, I could tell he was just as hungry as me. I fell onto the bed and pulled him down with me. He removed his lips from mine, tracing them down to my neck. I leaned my head back, allowing him to kiss my neck. Before we could take it any further, someone knocked on my door. We both jumped, I couldn't believe that I almost seduced my personal royal guard. We hopped off my bed and pretended like nothing happened. "You may come in.", I said. The door opened and Nathaniel walked in. I glanced at Daniel, and he was glaring at him again. I smiled and said, "You may leave Daniel. We will continue our discussion in my private study tomorrow." He looked at me, bowed, and left the room. Nathaniel bowed and said, "I came to check up on you. I was worried someone else might try to kill you. It was very bold of you to order your big dog to eat the man in front of everyone." I rolled my eyes, "It was also very bold of you to propose to me in front of everyone. They are all going to assume that we will be getting married, even though I never agreed." He smirked, "You didn't disagree either, Your Majesty. That gives me a sign of hope." He sighed, "Your brother told me that you don't plan on marrying, but I was going to propose either way. At first I wanted to marry you for a political alliance, but then I met you and it was as if I've instantly fell in love with you. I'm determined to make you fall for me, like i have fell for you. If we don't marry, then we will end up going to war with each other. You control this Kingdom, while my father controls an entire empire. Who will win? How much will a war cost us? How many people have to die for this war?" I looked down, thinking about everything a war will cost my people and I. "I'll let you consider it. Just let me know when you make a decision, Your Majesty.", he said. He left me alone in my room with my thoughts. Brute came into my chambers through the window.