His Regret, The Crown's Claim
"...just take the medicine the doctor gave you. I’ll call you after the opening session. Yes, I promise."
He hung up and turned around, the frustration on his face instantly freezing into a mask of pure shock. His eyes raked over me, traveling from the shimmering hem of the gown up to my defiant gaze. For a split second, I saw a flash of genuine heat, I saw a man that truly desired me.
Then, his eyes landed on the color. The deep, unmistakable blue of the Royal House. His brow furrowed, and the heat turned into a cold, sharp sneer.