It took some time for everyone to prepare, but eventually they all gathered at the front gate, just outside the stone walls surrounding the castle.
The soldiers were adjusting saddles and checking reins when Arthur approached me.
“Come on,” he said, holding out his hand.
“We’re sharing a horse? I can walk,” I replied. He stepped a little closer.
“I know what Orion said to you earlier,” Arthur said evenly. “But just because he said it doesn’t mean I’m going to act on it. You’re trying to get back to your mate, and like you said, I don’t know you well enough to have feelings. So ignore him. I’m not going to try anything, and we’ll get there much faster on horseback.”
“Alright. I’m sorry… I feel like an i***t now,” I admitted.
“Don’t,” he said. “I do find you attractive. But that’s my p
