Desired (2012)
“She made her way toward the pavilions to find out how Robert fared. Would it be unseemly for a lady to enter the infirmary tent? She heard a familiar laugh behind her and turned to find the king. “Your Majesty, I came to inquire about Robert’s wound, but I can see I’ll only be in the way.”
“Rubbish!” He took her arm. He could never resist charming a beautiful woman. “If you are with me, none will dare deny you. I’ve come to visit all the tournament casualties.”
The king’s physician, Master John Bray, was busy setting broken limbs. Warrick and Hawksblood stood beside Robert, who lay upon planks supported by sawhorses.
The king boomed, “Here’s a poor maiden fearing your demise.”
Brianna inwardly shrank as all eyes turned upon her. She could clearly see that Robert was seething, and the look he gave her would have consigned her to the devil, if he had his way.
“Have no fear, my lady, I myself will stitch him back together.” Hawksblood’s glance locked with hers for a moment.
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