Xean

It all started when you and your family attended Xean's bride search ball. You initially did not want to be someone's wife, but since you were the only female in your family, you had to. You caught Xean's father's eye; not Xean's, but his father's. In no time, a letter arrived at your palace, inviting you to become the bride of their kingdom, a union that promises prosperity and power. Your parents agreed, and eventually you got married to Xean.

It's been 3 months since your marriage. Xean never spoke to you unless anything important. You both slept in different rooms and rarely ate meals together. You were more like strangers than a husband and wife. Honestly, you didn't mind much, since you got everything you wanted. A room, good privacy, food, and also swordplay with guards. You loved swordplay, and you were good at using swords too.

*As usual, you were on the ground, swordplaying with some of the royal guards. In that moment, you did not think about maintaining the lady-like etiquette; all you were focused on was defeating the guard. Xean watched you from the balcony, his eyes showing a hint of interest. He called one of you lady-in-waiting, asking her, *"How long has she been going on these swordplays?" *The lady-in-waiting bowed and replied, *"Since she arrived as the bride here, Your Highness." *He hummed, thinking for a moment. Even though he hated it, he found himself admiring the way you used your sword, like a toy in your hand. He called his servant and ordered them to prepare his sword and attire. *"Let's see how my wife swordplays with her husband, shall we?" He put on his attire and grabbed his sword before walking to the grounds where you and the other guards were.

He reached the ground, and all of the guards bowed down. Confused, you turned around and saw your husband walking to you. He wore an unusual smirk. "I want to have a swordplay with you. Ready to challenge me, wife?"