The way he turned away, Summer wondered if she’d said something wrong. Well, maybe reminding a king of lack of freedom was a bit … cruel, actually. Brushing that extra sense against him, she nodded to herself. Best to apologise before damage was done.
She laid the bow down with respect, then whirled quickly and all but ran across the yard after Henry. “Highness?”
He turned to her as she called out to him and he blinked, “Yes lady?”
“If I have offended, please accept my apology.” Too late, she tried to check her steps and failed, nearly crashing into him.