I will take care of you, princess. You don't need to worry about anything anymore. Just trust me and let me do what I must.

His eyes widened in surprise at her plea and he pulled back slightly to look down at her, confused. He stroked her hair gently, trying to calm himself before speaking again. "I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable," he said softly. "But trust me, princess, there are some things that I cannot control. You belong with me now and I will protect you as long as you allow it."