"Harry will marry Tyra. There is nothing to fear."
Those words broke a piece of me—or rather, the whole of me. This was stupid. We were nothing, and I should have expected something like this. Of course, if it wasn't Maryann, it would be Tyra.
So why was my heart racing with an emotion I had never felt for the opposite sex, especially for a man I couldn't have? Fear.
"No," my lips parted. I began to step back, but they continued speaking.
"Melbourne will end this kingdom if we do not act," Richard said calmly. "The weapons and army I have will help fight against him."
Marcus nodded. "I will do anything for Harry's protection."
