He gently ran his hands along her hands and grabbed her palms. A shiver runs down her spine. "Relax, I know her. Just lose your hand and look at her like a friend, not as a princess," he extended her hand, welcoming the raven.
The princess was about to call her guards, but seeing the beautiful raven before her looking at her with curiosity made her stop. Who wants to be touched by a stranger that too in a secluded area?
The princess hesitated, unsure of Damien's intentions, but the captivating gaze of the raven and the mysterious allure of the moment made her throw caution to the wind.
"You better not be a pigeon thief or something," she said half-jokingly, finally allowing herself to relax a bit.
Damien grinned mischievously. "Oh no, Your Highness, I assure you I'm not here for your crown jewels. I'm just a humble admirer of nature, and it seems you have caught the attention of this magnificent creature."