“You are everything to me.” Leaning down, he dropped his mouth to hers. “I will soak the earth beneath your feet with the blood of anyone who disrespects you.” Roman straightened and spun to look at the small crowd. “I would lay my life down for this kingdom and any of you.” He ushered a still-stunned Violet forward. “Except when it comes to your queen. I would not hesitate to make a necklace of your bones if she’d only ask.”
