The trees danced along with the soft winds as the birds chirped a beautiful melody. I couldn’t help but feel a calm sense of joy. This was my only get away from the harsh reality I lived.

I stood up from my seat by the flower bed and walked over to the fence, I was never allowed to cross it alone; It was too dangerous he said, I’m too small and weak he said. If I ever went beyond this garden ag...

My eyelids fluttered shut as my lips tingled, enjoying the warm sensation . He pulled away, and the touch of his soft lips lingered against mine. I longed to kiss him again though I knew that this was the last time.

We couldn't stay together any longer. Our love was forbidden. Simply because he was a noble and I was a mere commoner. He was to be married tomorrow. The thought pained me endlessly, ...