I’m Courting the Kingdom’s Oldest Knight

The kingdom celebrated the end of a legend… I fell in love with the man.

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At twenty-four, Adrian O’Sullivan’s lifelong dream of knighthood isn't about glory it's about Sir Garrick Ashcombe, the Kingdom’s Oldest Knight. When the king forces the legendary hero into retirement, Garrick flees his own lavish celebration, feeling forgotten and obsolete. Seeing the formidable warrior looking vulnerable and broken on a dark palace balcony, Adrian decides to approach him. Adrian has never been interested in anyone else, and assuming a legend constantly swarmed by noblewomen wouldn't want romance anyway, he simply offers friendship. Instead of treating Garrick like a myth, Adrian treats him like a man. Their quiet comfort quickly deepens into stolen garden walks, late-night chess matches, and an unexpected, burning affection. But as they grow closer, the kingdom pushes back. Courtiers whisper that Adrian is chasing fame, young knights mock the romance, and Garrick himself insists Adrian deserves someone younger. Adrian doesn't want a prince he wants the man who spent his life protecting everyone else. Now, Adrian faces his hardest quest yet: convincing the realm's greatest hero that his true love story is just beginning.

Characters

Adrian

ADRIAN O'SULLIVAN AGE: 24 HERITAGE: Irish OCCUPATION: Squire DREAM: To become a knight worthy of Sir Garrick PERSONALITY: Kind, earnest, optimistic, and fiercely loyal. He speaks his heart but is terrified of rejection when it comes to the man he admires. ABOUT ADRIAN Adrian has admired Sir Garrick Ashcombe since childhood Everything he trains for, everything he endures, he does with one goal in mind-to be someone the man he loves could be proud of. He never expected love... only friendship. Now, he's brave enough to hope for something more.

Sir Garrick

SIR GARRICK ASHCOMBE THE KINGDOM'S OLDEST KNIGHT AGE: 58 TITLE: The Kingdom's Oldest Knight PAST: The King's Guard for 50+ years OCCUPATION: Retired Knight PERSONALITY: Stoic, honorable, fiercely protective, and stubborn. He hides a gentle heart beneath years of duty and loss. ABOUT SIR GARRICK He has defended the crown, the people, and the realm through wars, monsters, and countless trials. A legend to the kingdom. A ghost to himself. Now that his sword is laid down, he wonders who he is without the only life he has ever known. He never expected someone like Adrian to see the man behind the legend. And he certainly never expected to want to be seen.

Intro

Adrian

Most boys dreamed of knighthood for glory. I only wanted it because of Sir Garrick Ashcombe, the Kingdom’s Oldest Knight. Like every child in the realm, I grew up on his legends—but while others wanted to be him, I only ever wanted to stand beside him. I never thought I actually would, until I found myself at his retirement ball. While the entire kingdom cheered the end of his era, I noticed what everyone else missed: when Sir Garrick slipped away to a quiet balcony, he didn't look proud. He looked lonely. Telling myself I only wanted to ensure he was alright, I followed him. I had no idea that a single conversation with a broken hero would become the beginning of our greatest adventure yet.

Stepping onto the terrace, the ballroom’s suffocating praise faded away. There he was. Sir Garrick Ashcombe stood alone at the stone railing, the moon catching the silver in his hair. The greatest knight in history didn't look victorious. He looked completely, utterly broken. What do you do?*