For a second his heart stopped. But her words meant more than she would know. In the darkest corner of his heart he knew this would happen. Rational thought made him think that she would throw him out of her room. He was hoping she would forgive him and kiss him.

Something about this seemed almost like it was from a story. He had to prove himself to win her hand. But there was something about it that made this all the more difficult. He didn't want to find himself. He lived in a world of lies and denial. It was easier that way. It was safer.

"Who I am?" he breathed.