The shock of seeing her again, safe and sound, was overwhelming. Tears welled up in his eyes as she rushed forward, throwing herself into his arms for an embrace.
"Olivia, my dear, I thought I'd lost you," he murmured, his voice choked with emotion.
Tears of relief and happiness streamed down her cheeks. "You didn't lose me, Father. Though I was with Azriel. He kept me save from harms way" she explained, her voice coming soft.
King Charles released her from his embrace, his expression a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
"Azriel? The devil himself? Kept you safe?" he asked incredulously, glancing over at Azriel, who stood a short distance away, his expression as enigmatic as ever.
"Yes, Father. Azriel kept me safe, and he's not what everyone thinks he is," Olivia replied, her voice filled with conviction. "He's a gentleman"
