*Rion*
As much as I tried to push it out of my mind, I couldn't stop thinking about when I was with the princess as she showered. It had been so jarring to me that she pulled aside the curtain and instead of coming off as timid or scared, she seemed bold.
Her boldness entranced me and took me by surprise. I had never seen her in that way before. It truly was a special moment that I was unprepared for. She didn't scurry away or try to cover her arms over her towel.
She simply stood there and let me drink her in.
When I caught her eye as she pushed the curtain aside, it was electric. She had become something more altogether, a stronger version of herself that wanted to invite me in.
There was surprise in her expression when she had drawn back the curtain, but there was also somethin
