Victor POV I know she can't believe me because she doesn't trust me, but I would give up everything for her. Don't get me wrong, I love my kingdom, but this woman means everything to me despite my initial reaction. "Please don't kneel, Victor" she says. "Why, that is where a king belongs, my queen. A king only bows to his queen." Her cheeks turn the most beautiful pink and I find myself once again fighting the urge to pull her on to my lap. "Victor, there is so much you don't know about me. So much you don't know about the reason I came here," she says. I hate the fear and sadness in her eyes. "Whatever the reason is, it doesn't change that you're my beloved, Serina." "Victor, I want to tell you everything, but I'm scared," she says. I get to my feet and offer her my hand. I can't help