A King. A Duke. A Count with a dangerous amount of influence, and the daughter he would do anything to protect. ---- "Are you alright?" She doesn't respond. "Cassie..?" He's in front of her, bringing a hand to her face as he looks down at her. She flinches at his touch. "Don't." There's a flash of confusion in his eyes, but he obliges, drawing his hand back slowly and letting it fall to his side, still watching her intently. She takes a step back from him, unable to meet his gaze. "We- I shouldn't- I shouldn't be alone with you. In here. If anyone- if anyone knew they- they'd start saying things and-" She brushes past him before he's able to form a response. "I- I have to go." "Cass-" -- A self-indulgent little period piece, because who doesn't love a classic medieval fantasy romance? (Cover Image from Pinterest, temp)