"Now you speak highly of him. I warned you not to get caught up in the life of a maid. You are only there to listen and if needed, kill him or his guests. I'd hate to think-"
"That somehow I have come to love, Rafael Callahan? Because he showed me kindness or is that what you believe from seeing the two of us walk side by side? It is not the first time you have seen me with a man and because I do not speak badly of them, you think I am in love. Romance is the last thing between me and Rafael. Do not assume it anymore," Annalise replied, tossing her dress up onto the grass.
Love was the last thing on her mind now and she would not love anyone from the enemy's side. She could see her father down on his knees crying if she were to ever tell him that she fell in love with a knight. He'd grab his sword and travel to where the man was to have his head.