The golden rays of the morning sun streamed through the open windows of the palace walls. The heavy velvet curtains in Aria's room blew stirring Leon from his sleep. He was half naked with Aria sleeping comfortably on his bare chest. They had an intense night of lovemaking. But today was a new day, with a new phase. Leon wanted to help Aria as much as he could. He wanted to be that husband and king she would like him to be. And if she was the damsel in distress, he would always be her knight in shining armor.