Scarlet straightened and in doing so, pulled him up to his feet. She didn't mind him holding onto her, allowing him to lean on her for support. She shook her head, a frown still on her lips though it was not directed at him. "There's no need to apologize. I can understand how you feel. If I were in your shoes, I would be just as frustrated. As a woman, my freedom is limited as well. But as a prince, you should have more freedom but you don't. I understand that." She patted his arm, finally rewarding him with a smile as he thanked her for lying to his father. "I did not want him to get mad at you and take away any more freedom from you. We are married now. That means we're in this together. I will do what I must to protect you in whatever way I am able."<br/><br/>She walked beside him, keeping an arm around him to keep him steady so that he did not fall. She was, however, surprised that they did not stop at their rooms. She shot him a curious stare but did not say anything about it. Instead, she continued to follow him. It didn't take long for her to get an inkling of where they were going and when the doors opened and she got a glimpse inside, her assumption was correct.<br/><br/>"I do enjoy a good book about combat, yes. I also enjoy medical texts. Really, I like a little bit of everything." She was always eager to learn something new. The princess looked around, taking in the many books offered to her on their shelves. She could tell just by looking that she might have some luck. "Are there a lot of medical texts and books related to that in here? I suppose if there's not, it could be arranged for more to be brought in. Perhaps even from my own library back at home."<br/><br/>She tore her gaze from the books and looked at him, focusing on his face as he started to ask her something. She raised an eyebrow as she patiently waited for him to voice his question. However, what he said was not what she was expecting and her eyes widened by a fraction as she stared at him. She flushed, just barely noticeable, as she looked at him. "I.. Of course." They were married now. He had every right to kiss her if he wanted to. She appreciated the fact that he had thought to ask her instead of just doing so, though. It made her feel like she had a choice.