As far as Hendrick was concerned, Stella was the most important to him. He would do everything for her even if that's marrying someone or killing someone. Even dying for her sake.
He had loved her even while she was in their mother's belly. When his mother was pregnant with Stella, he always looked forward to the day he would finally be able to see his little sister.
Duke Henry, who at that time, still often leaves for the borders to fix issues regarding the most recent war and fight on skirmishes that often occurred; had ingrained in Hendrick's mind that he was the protector of the family while he was away. Especially in the case that something happened to the duke.
At a young age, Hendrick was enlightened that he might lose his strong and beloved father at any time.
He was terrified of it happening. But, Hendrick was determined to protect his mother and the baby inside her, and Zafir, his supposed younger brother.
