She moves her head as he rolls onto his side, so that they share the pillow, face to face. She takes his free hand and laces their fingers together before tucking them under her chin.

"I know. I know all of this, and yet I cannot help but want to save her." Tears prick at her eyes.

"There's something about her... she reminds me of my sister." So young and innocent, with long dark hair. So one that young should ever know suffering. They were too far away to save her sister, but this girl was just underneath their noses.

"There must be a way to sell my crown. The queen will only care about yours, you are the one with a claim. I'm just the girl who fell in love with you."