His Highness?

Cassandra's POV

The girl struggled in his grip, letting out choked coughs.

Leaning in, he hissed out, "Next time, my hand won't be just around your throat. It will tear it off!"

With that, he threw the girl on the ground, snatching a whimper out of her.

"Uscire!" His deep voice boomed across the room.

I flinched.

That bulky man rushed to the girl who was in a coughing fit before he dragged her out of the door.

I was frozen in my place.

Due to the distance and darkness, I couldn't see the girl's face properly. Who was she?

"You're snooping again, cuore mio?"

My heart lurched in my chest.

Turning around, he took slow steps towards me.

Slow and predatory.

Gulping, I took one back.

Once the amber glow of the fireplace fell on his sinful features, a tiny fear flickered in me.

Those dark icy blue eyes were aflame. The rage swirling in them demanded death.

This man was dangerous.

I licked my lips, snatching his attention to my mouth. Blue eyes darkened more.

"I wasn