William tugged on the sleeves of his tunic again, looking around as they approached the palace.  Tonight was the night he was going to be introduced to his new bride formally, something which both terrified and excited him.  He just hoped it was someone that he already knew.<br/><br/>The garden in front of the palace had been decorated for the night.  It was full of elves already, as well as the other humans who were being introduced to their betrothed tonight.  William caught sight of a couple of his friends, but his parents kept him by their side.<br/><br/>“When we see her family we will introduce you to your wife.”  His father told him, one of his hands resting on William’s shoulders in both a warning and some form of comfort.  His father knew more than his mother about the fact that while William would do anything to please his parents, he wasn’t all that keen on marrying someone that they had chosen.<br/><br/>“Of course father.”  He said, bowing his head just a little.  When his mother spoke up he looked across at her excited tone.<br/><br/>“I see her father.”  She grabbed William’s hand and pulled him in the direction she had been looking.  William took a deep breath, hoping his smile looked happy and casual instead of pained like he felt, he was incredibly nervous about what was about to happen.