Kingsley's tone took on a serious, deadly tone. "I am your subject, my prince, but I can't allow you to terrorize her."
"Do you dare refuse me a simple request?"
"I am certain that my service to your family and this country allows me the right to protect a woman in my household."
"Your rights are granted by my family, so tread carefully. As it is, you need not concern yourself. I will not harm her."
Kingsley warned, "If you do harm her again, I will go to the czar myself. I think he will be interested to know that you kidnapped the fiancé of an English duke, then tortured and starved her because she didn't want to sleep with you. Our relationship with King George is already strained."
Mikhail was almost pleading now, his face betraying his inner turmoil. "Kingsley, I only want to spea
