Larkin froze. He had already given her his complete trust. Why was she asking him this now? Was it not enough to show her that he was willing to look ridiculous for her? As an archduke who held nothing but his pride and power, this was already a sacrifice.
However, it was in the back of his mind. After all, Sarafina had also made him feel like this even though he was not rather showy of his feelings. Then again, it had also shown him how dependent he had become. Did he not draw this picture because he was scared that Artie would leave after accepting the facts that Machiav had said? Was he not terrified of returning to Ellis Plains alone?
