*Erik POV*
“Thank you, Prince Erik. I am sorry if I inconvenienced you.” Eva shuffled around her quarters as she cleaned up the mess.
“It is not a problem. The intruder could have easily been a kidnapper or an assassin. You had every right to be scared.” I lifted a large dresser that had fallen over. “I will have guards check the perimeter of the grounds just in case the intruder decided to stick around.”
“You really are the most noble of all royalty. If there is anything that my prince desires of me, he need only ask.”
I was certain that she had meant it in the most innocent way possible, but the way her lips curved into a smile and the firelight danced in her eyes made me wonder…
“I only do my duty to my people.” I bowed my head respectfully. “Good night, Eva.”
“Prince Erik, please wait!”
I paused.
“Yes?”