The Grand Duke said quietly, yet every word trembled with the weight of the danger looming over her.
The Grand Duke closed his eyes for a moment, steadying his thoughts. He knew Jay's words were not empty anger. The threat to Liv was real, and even the most experienced could falter.
The castle, usually a sanctuary, now felt fragile, and the calm that remained seemed to crumble under the looming possibility that something terrible could happen to Liv at any moment.
Jay drew a deep breath, trying to restrain the flood of emotions, anger, fear, and an overwhelming sense of responsibility pressed against his chest.
"I won't let anyone touch Liv, Father. I don't care who or how many. If anyone dares come near her, I will… I will stop them," he said, his voice firm, yet betraying the anxiety that gnawed at him.
The Grand Duke looked at Jay, seeing the fierce love and determination blazing in his eyes.
