Drystan's eyes widened, his anger dissolving in an instant when he felt her resting her head against his chest as she stood with her hands against his torso. She hadn't wrapped her arms around him completely, but still, he understood her urge to comfort him and herself, in the process.
"You don't have to worry, Drystan. Maybe it'll take some time but I think Ilaria will realize that I have no intentions to harm you or this kingdom." She whispered softly, her eyes were closed while her entire body trembled slightly. She realized that she couldn't see him troubling himself over her.
Drystan's hand hesitantly landed on her shoulder while his other cradled the back of her head caressingly as he lowered his head to place his cheek on hers.
"I worry because I don't wish to be the cause of
