The King's Hand
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A King. A Duke. A Count with a dangerous amount of influence, and the daughter he would do anything to protect.
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"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-"
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A self-indulgent little period piece, because who doesn't love a classic medieval fantasy romance?
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