Honest Man in Chains | Closed.

"It'll be okay," Katherine stated.

Matt nodded his head. He looked beyond her shoulder before he cupped her cheek in his hand and stole one last kiss.

"I meant it when I said I love you."

Matt looked down at her. "You did?" he questioned. "I love you too."

Katherine smiled and kissed Matt again quickly before she left.

Matt sighed as he watched her leave, biting his lip hard. He hated this. He hated that things had to be secret. But on the other hand, he loved that he had this special bond with her.

Katherine walked into her father's meeting room, shocked when she saw her future husband in the room.

The Prince of Spain, Samuel, stood up and offered Katherine a smile. "Hello, my dear Princess," he greeted.

Katherine curtsied as a greeting to Samuel before she gave him a polite smile. "Hello," she greeted back.

Samuel walked over to her and bowed before he took her hand into his, leaning down and kissing the back of it. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you in person," he said.

"I was told your ship was delayed," Katherine spoke. "If I had known you had arrived I would have greeted you sooner."

Samuel shook his head. "You're here now," he said. "And you're even more beautiful than the paintings."

Katherine couldn't help the blush that formed on her cheeks because of Samuel's words. "That's very kind of you to say."

"It is the truth," Samuel said, smiling at her. "Would you mind showing me around the castle?"

Katherine looked her father, waiting for his permission before she nodded. "I would be honored to show you my home."

Samuel smiled and looped his arm with hers, letting her lead him around the castle.

Katherine felt bad that she had no feelings for the man she was going to be forced to marry. She knew she had to and it broke her heart because she knew her heart belonged to only Matt.

Matt had gotten dressed and was on his way to speak with the king at the king's request, but stopped when he saw Katherine walking with some guy he had never seen before.

"Matt," Katherine grinned. "This is Prince Samuel of Spain." She needed Matt to know in a subtle way that because of her arranged marriage that she would have to spend time with the prince.

Samuel raised an eyebrow at Katherine's enthusiasm to speak to the obvious servant. He forced a smile and extended his hand out.

Matt stared at Samuel's hand before he reached out and shook it. When he let go, he bowed. "Your highness."