After Remeta ran away, Danika couldn't help stealing glances at the king. There was so much pain in his eyes, it made her heart burn.

Why would he hurt his way? Oh, what did Remeta say to trigger a look like this on his face?

She didn't know when her arm rose on it's own accord to rub soothingly on his back. She didn't know where the courage came from, but she found herself patting him.

King Lucien was deep into his head before he felt the soothing ...