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CHRIS EVANS 2022 | Michael Schwartz ph. for People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Issue

The Lion's Mouth IV

Summary: You were forced to marry your father’s boss and head of the most powerful mafia family in the region, Andy Barber. After your violent wedding night you flee and go into hiding, knowing Andy will never stop hunting you. As you run from one danger, you fall right into the clutches of another.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Pairings: Dark!Mob!Andy Barber x Reader; Mob!Lloyd Hansen x Reader; brief Peter Parker x Reader

Series Warnings: Non-con, age gap, human trafficking, mentions of sex slavery, arranged marriage, stalking, kidnapping, domestic violence, virginity loss, murder, violence, prostitution, group sex, references to drug use and selling, drug use, pussy slapping, coercion, more to be added

Word Count: 3.5k

18+ ONLY - MINORS DO NOT INTERACT

Andy gently grabbed your hand and shut the door while you begged Carlyle and Big Riche to let you go. 

“Look at me,” he told you softly as he put one hand on your cheek and wiped your tears away with his thumb, “Let’s go talk outside in the backyard, okay?”

You tearfully looked over at your family and your father’s jaw was clenched as he glowered at Andy. Your mother however had her hands on her hips with pursed lips and looked at you as if you were a misbehaving child. Leo just sneered at you as he leaned against the wall. 

“Come on, sugar,” Andy instructed as he led you through the house to sit outside. 

He pulled up a chair for you next to one of the round glass tables and sat in front of you. Andy grabbed your trembling hands in his and rubbed your palms. 

“Listen, I know you must be freaked out right now, and I understand that,” he frowned, “but you don’t have anything to be afraid of. I’ll treat you well, just like I did Laurie.”

“I’m not afraid,” you gulped as your hands still shook, “I don’t know you. I don’t want you. You’re - you’re taking away my choice - my future!”

Andy let out a low growl and closed his eyes momentarily before speaking again, “I am not taking away your future, Y/N. I’m giving you a better one. And you’ll learn to love me.”

You scoffed at him and ripped your hands away. You crossed your arms over your chest and glared at him. Yes, you were afraid, but you were also furious. 

“I’m not doing this,” you challenged him, “You can’t make me.”

Andy cocked his head to the side and gave you a crooked smile, “Sugar, that’s not how things work in our world. It’s already been decided, but I’m going to try my best to make this transition easy for you. Although I can only give you so much time.”

You furrowed your brow at that, “...so much time.”

“What does that mean? So much time?”

Andy sighed and stood up. His large frame towered over you as he ran his knuckles up and down your cheek, “There are expectations you need to meet and not just mine.”

“But -”

Andy shushed you and put his finger against your lips, “As for not knowing me, we’re going to spend a few weeks away after the engagement party to change that. I have a private island where it’ll just be you and me, sugar. It’ll be great. I promise.”

A few weeks away, alone, with Andy? With nowhere to run? That made your blood run cold and terrified you. 

“And what do you expect…then?” you asked him, almost a whisper, knowing full well what the answer would be.

His hand moved so that he could rub your lower lip, “We can get to know each other in every way.”

Sleeping with Andy, him being the first man to even kiss you made your stomach churn. You got up instantly and bolted back into the house upstairs to your bathroom to empty the meager contents of your stomach. You dry heaved at the idea of him touching you and then leaned against the bathroom wall when you were done. You panted, your heart slamming against your chest as your head reeled trying to comprehend what was happening. 

You grabbed your phone with shaky hands and dialed Peter. He picked up after only two trills. 

“Peter, Peter,” you whispered frantically, “Peter, please come get me. Please come now.”

“Okay, okay, I’m coming now,” he said hurriedly, you could hear the panic in his voice, “I’ll be right there, I promise.” 

“Don’t come to the front, there are people outside watching,” you instructed him, “Do you remember when you helped sneak me out to the bonfire?”

You heard Peter grab his keys and head out the door, “Down the lattice by your window, yeah. Don’t worry. Don’t worry.”

“Okay, please hurry.”

~~~

“They can’t do this!” Peter yelled as he paced around the room and ran his hands through his hair, “There’s no way, Y/N - I’m sure - I’m sure this is illegal.”

“Peter, please keep your voice down,” you said as you sat curled around a pillow. You didn’t want to disturb his Aunt May. Despite how much you loved her, she was a bit nosey. 

Peter sat next to you and grabbed your hand. He looked at you with determination burning his eyes, “We’re going to figure something out, Y/N. You’re not going to marry that bastard. You’re not.”

You sniffled and rested your head against the pillow, “I don’t know what to do, Peter. I’m scared.”

He wrapped his arms around you tightly and pulled you into him. Peter was the only one who offered you what you needed that night – comfort. You felt safe with him and buried your face into his chest as he rocked you. He kissed the top of your head and tucked your hair behind your ears. 

“Do you want something to drink?” he offered, “I still have that shitty schnapps I stole from May the other week.”

You chuckled lightly and gave him a weak smile, “Yeah, I would like that…and can we watch Peppa Pig?”

“We can do anything you want,” he said as he got off the bed. 

Peter grabbed the bottle of schnapps and handed it to you. You took a swig and contorted your face from the burn. He handed you some boxers and a t-shirt for you to change into for the night before heading downstairs. Peter came back a few minutes later with a plate of reheated pizza and handed it to you. 

“You told me you couldn’t eat earlier, so I figured you were hungry.”

You’d already felt buzzed from your first few swigs and had forgotten that you didn’t eat. Of course Peter remembered that. You scarfed the pizza down ravenously as Peter changed into his pajamas. He brought over his laptop and pulled up your favorite episode. 

He sat against the headboard and you leaned against his chest between his legs as you continued eating. He wrapped his arms around you and it made you feel more at home than when you were at your parents’ house. 

“I love you, Pee pee parker.”

“I love you too, Y/N.”

~~~

Andy’s nostrils flared as he glared at Scarlet and held out the small velvet box with your engagement ring in it. 

“Put it on, Y/N,” he commanded her as he choked back his tears, “Now!”

Scarlet jumped and grabbed the ring to hastily put it on her finger. Andy had offered to pay her double that night for his “special” request. She wore the designer dress that he had purchased for your engagement party. The one for you would be delivered tomorrow. Her hair was pinned up with a few coils framing her face exactly as instructed. 

“It’s just an act. It’s just an act,” she repeated to herself over and over to try and assuage her fear, “The money will be worth it.”

Andy’s eyes stung with tears of anger and hurt as he glared at her. How dare you try to reject him. Him. 

He pointed at the ground in front of him, his voice quavering, “Come here.”

Scarlet cautiously walked up to Andy with her hands clasped in front of her and her gaze submissively at the ground. She shook like a leaf from the rage radiating off Andy.

“Look at me when I’m speaking to you,” he gritted out, “Don’t stare at the fucking floor.”

When she looked up at him and Andy instantly backhanded her, sending her flying to the ground. She grabbed her cheek and looked up at him in shock as she tried to back away quickly. Andy loosened his tie and stalked towards her. He grabbed her ankle and dragged her towards him roughly. 

She clawed at the floor and shrieked, “No! Mr. Barber, please! I don’t want to do this anymore! I don’t want to do this anymore! You can keep the money!”

Andy yanked her up by her hair to face him, “What did I say about calling me Mr. Barber, Y/N? Hm? Or are you too fucking stupid to remember?”

Scarlet stared up at him wide-eyed in terror, her lower lip trembling, “I’m sorry, Andy…”

“Good.”

He picked her up and threw her over his shoulder. Scarlet hit Andy's back as she tried to fight his grip. He flung her down onto the bed and pounced on top of her. He grabbed her wrists tightly and tied them to the bedframe with his tie. 

“Stop!” Scarlet cried as he tore open her dress and ripped off her underwear, “Andy, please!” 

Andy’s eyes were black with rage and lust. His tongue darted out to lick his lower lip as his thumb started to rub circles around her bundle of nerves. Scarlet’s body jerked at the sensation and he smacked her pussy hard in response. 

“Stop it, Y/N,” he growled at her, “Be a good girl and I might just let you cum.”

Scarlet let out a soft sob as he slapped her cunt again and again, before he crawled up her body. He gave her a rough claiming kiss as he held her jaw tightly. 

“Open your mouth,” he ordered as he pulled away. 

She obeyed with a whimper, opening her jaw wide before Andy spat in her mouth. She flinched but then promptly swallowed it before he even told her too. 

He smiled and kissed her on the forehead, “Good girl.”

He ran his hands roughly up and down her body as he stared at her lecherously. He grabbed the soft flesh of one of her breasts and then twisted her nipple hard. She squealed and tried twisting out of her restraints. 

“Uh uh,” he chided her sternly, whacking her tit, “Y/N, are you going to be my good girl?”

“Yes, Andy,” she eked out as tears streamed down her face like a waterfall. 

“Good girl,” he murmured before gently kissing her on the forehead. 

He sat on his heels and started to rub her clit again slowly with his thumb. A small whine escaped her lips and Andy smirked. He added more pressure and her body tensed as the circles he made against her quickened. Scarlet’s breath became uneven and her pussy quivered as Andy brought her closer and closer to her peak. Her hands gripped her silky restraints as she started to arch her back. Then Andy stopped as she was near the orgasm. 

Andy removed his clothing and grabbed a condom from the nightstand. He pushed Scarlet’s leg’s wider with his muscular thighs and lined up with her slick entrance. He kissed the tears from her face gently as he prodded her folds. 

“You have no idea how much I’ve wanted this, Y/N.” he rasped huskily into her ear before pushing his large thick cock into her with one slow thrust. 

He groaned and his body trembled as he closed his eyes, imagining that he was inside of you instead of Scarlet. He started to move and buried his face in her hair. She could feel his hot breath against her neck as pounded into her. 

“I can be so good to you, Y/N,” he grunted as he snapped his hips, “if you just stop being such a spoiled little bitch and a cock tease.”

Scarlet squeezed her eyes shut as he continued speaking to her as if she were you. She tried to block out his voice and focus on how his large veiny cock massaged her inner walls to finally orgasm. Andy gave her a sharp smack on the face. 

“Eyes on me, sugar. Eyes on me,” he moaned as he wrapped his hand around her jaw, “I wanna watch you come apart on my dick.”

“Can you do that for me? Can you cum for me, sugar?”

Andy moved a hand down to grab Scarlet by one of her ass cheeks and pressed her against him to drive even deeper. She tossed her head back at the new angle as Andy gazed down at her eagerly watching. She quivered around him and he rutted into her faster and harder. The sounds of her squelching pussy drove him wild and it took everything in him to not cum right then. 

Her body began to tense around him as her breathing became uneven. Scarlet’s body shook and she clenched around Andy like a vise. Her nails dug into her restraints as her back arched off the bed and her thighs tightened around Andy’s hips. 

“That’s it, Y/N. Cream all over my cock,” he panted, “Good girl. That’s it. Good girl.”

He hammered into her frantically to chase his own release, “Tell me you love me. Fuck! Tell me you love me!”

“I love you, Andy,” Scarlet moaned in almost whimper, “I love you.”

“I love you so much, sugar.” Andy groaned as he came. His body shivered as he fell on top of her, “You’re so fucking perfect.”

After a few minutes he finally got up and untied her hands. Scarlet winced as she rubbed her bruised wrists and then wiped the remaining tears from her face. Andy looked at her remorsefully before pulling her into him and laying down. He stroked her hair gently and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. 

“I’m so sorry I did that, Y/N,” Andy apologized, “You know how crazy I am about you.”

~~~

The house bustled with courier after courier delivering flowers, jewelry, shoes, purses, and clothing to your house from Andy. Designer shopping bags littered the middle of your living room. Your mother was still asleep, but Leo and your father were awake to collect the extravagant gifts. 

Leo rolled his eyes as the bags kept coming, “She’s not even going to appreciate this, dad.”

Your father looked at him incredulously, “Cut her a little slack, Leo,” he scolded him, “This is a big adjustment.”

“Hah,” he scoffed at his father, “She’s going from being your ‘princess’ to Andy’s. That’s hardly a huge adjustment.”

Your father pinched the bridge of his nose and took a deep breath to calm himself, “Leo -”

“No, dad! You know I’m right. All she has to do is this one thing for our family and she doesn’t want to. You know that I’d do anything for us.”

Your father shook his head and walked away from Leo with a huff. Your father loved you with all his heart and it was no secret that you were his favorite. But your mom was right. Andy didn’t have to offer your family anything in exchange. He could have just taken you and your father wouldn’t have been able to refuse. Andy’s offer was merely an attempt to soften the blow. 

“Princess,” your father gently called to you as he knocked on your door, “You awake?”

He knocked a little louder but you didn’t answer. He slowly turned the handle to peep inside and walked towards your bed. He was about to gently shake you when he realized something was wrong and flipped back the covers to find pillows instead. He looked and saw the window open, your curtains billowing from the wind. 

He sat down on your bed and put his head in his hands. He knew you ran away to Peter’s house and would need to come get you. He cleared his throat and wiped a few tears from his eyes to clean himself up. He hated every part of this, but didn’t know what he could do that wouldn’t end terribly for all of you. 

“Leo, come here,” he called from the top of the stairs, “Quick! Now!”

Leo dashed up the stairs and your father signaled him to be quiet. 

“Your sister is gone,” he whispered, “I’m going to run out and grab her. Do not tell your mother. If she asks questions, just say that I went out to run some errands with her.”

Leo sucked his teeth as he ran his hands through her hair, “I’ll go and get her, dad. Peter’s I assume? It’ll look suspicious if you leave alone and the security sees you come back with her. Andy will know she ran.”

“And how will you going to get her solve that?” 

“They won’t question why I’m leaving and I’ll sneak her back in through the window.”

Your father paused as he contemplated Leo’s offer. He knew you two didn’t get along and was worried he would fuck this up.

“Dad, let me do this, please,” Leo argued with him, “Let me fix this.”

“Fine,” your father relented, “Be quick about it, son. Don’t screw this up or we’re all fucked.”

Leo grumbled to himself as he walked down the stairs to grab his keys and go collect you. He waved at the two men who were watching your house for your family’s “safety”. He tapped on his steering wheel frustratedly before pulling over two blocks away from your house. He opened up his glove compartment to pull out a little vial of cocaine and did a bump. 

“Don’t fuck this up, Leo,” he imitated his father as he started driving again, “How about Y/N not fuck this up? Her and fucking princess bullshit!”

He continued angrily ranting to himself until he pulled into Peter’s driveway. He checked himself in the mirror to make sure he didn’t look high before approaching the door. 

Aunt May answered with her usual warm smile, “Leo! So great to see you!” she reached out to bring him in for a hug. 

“Fuck!” Leo thought to himself. He’d always had the hots for her for years even though she was older. 

“Is Y/N here?” he feigned ignorance, “She was really upset by something last night and ran off. I’ve never seen her that way.”

“You know what, she is here and she was just so distraught when I saw her last night. Do you know what happened?” May asked with genuine concern. 

“We don’t know,” Leo shook his head and lied, “That’s what we’re trying to find out. I came to take her home. My parents are worried sick.”

“Oh, sweetheart,” she clutched her chest and looked at him sympathetically, “I’ll go get her right now. Just a moment.”

A few minutes later as you trudged down the stairs slowly in defeat. You clutched your backpack as Peter stood at the bottom of the steps. His eyes narrowed at Leo and his fists clenched at his sides. He was seething and nearly shaking with rage. 

“Y/N! Oh my god!” Leo rushed towards you and pulled you into a suffocating hug. 

“Do not make a fucking scene,” he whispered menacingly in your ear so that no one else could hear, “You're going to get in the fucking car and we're going home.”

Leo’s words sent a chill down your spine. You looked back at him devastated, your lower lip beginning to tremble, but you pulled yourself together. 

“I have to go now,” you said quietly to Aunt May and Peter, “I’ll be okay. Thank you for having me.”

“Any time, sweetheart,” she told with her arms wrapped around peter. 

You gave Peter one last look before turning reluctantly to leave with your brother. Leo said nothing to you as he backed out of the driveway to make your way home. You only made it a few blocks before he started viciously scolding you. 

“What in the fuck were you thinking, Y/N? Huh? You want to fuck this up for all of us?!”

“You’re not the one who has to marry someone you don’t love! Some fucking old pervert!”

Leo angrily clutched his steering wheel and his cheek twitched, “You are so selfish. Do you know that? Dad fucking coddled you. Even mom agrees.”

“I’m fucking selfish?! I’m fucking selfish?!” you looked back at him wild eyed. 

He turned to you barely looking at the road, “Do you think I wanted to go to fucking law school? Fuck no! But I went because I knew what dad did for a living and that he’d need me. He’d need me to protect us,” he seethed resentfully, “I did that for our family. I did. That’s because I care. I do what it takes – And you – you just fucking –”

“ –then why don’t you fuck Andy?!” you snarled at him, “If you’re so eager to jump on his dick!”

“Because that’s your job,” Leo responded coldly. 

You snapped and started hitting him and screaming at him, “FUCK YOU, LEO! FUCK YOU!”

The car swerved dangerously as he tried to get you off of him, “ARE YOU FUCKING CRAZY?! YOU’RE GONNA KILL US!”

You grabbed the steering wheel and he accidentally elbowed you in the face. He got the car under control as you wiped under your nose and saw blood. 

“You made me do that,” he quickly said without an ounce of remorse as he stared at the road, “That was your fault.”

You were taken aback by his behavior and curled away from him to your side of the car. You were both quiet for the rest of the drive. You would have cried then and there, but you had no more tears left. Leo slowly pulled up behind your neighbor’s house and leaned over to open the passenger door. 

“Better get to climbing, princess.”

Chapter 5

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“You think we could be happy in the shadows? I would bring you into the light.”

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“You stand too close, my lord. But do not think for a moment that I will step away.”

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“The political alliance may be settled, but what of the alliance between us?”

“We are but pawns in their game, yet I find I am drawn to you all the same.”

“A kiss in the dark—was it a promise or a farewell?”

“I love you, but I will not be your queen if I cannot be your equal.”

“If your father knew what passed between us, his sword would be the least of our worries.”

“A crown is not what I seek from you; I want only your heart.”

“They think I love you for power, but the truth is far simpler—I love you because you are you.”

“We have danced at a dozen balls, but I crave only the dance we share in secret.”

“Even if the kingdom falls, my love for you will stand eternal.”

“You say I must marry for duty. But I wish to marry for love.”

“Every look from you feels like a stolen kiss in a room full of spies.”

“They would call us traitors for this, but love knows no loyalty to crowns.”

“When you speak of the future, do you see me beside you, or is my place already taken?”

“Let the court gossip, let them plot—I care not. I care only for you.”

“You think I courted you for your title? No, I courted you because you are the only one who truly sees me.”

“This sword may defend my honor, but it is your love that defends my soul.”

“I should not love you, but when have I ever obeyed the rules of court?”

“Your kiss may be forbidden, but I would rather have it than any crown.”

“If this is the last time we meet, let it be with love on our lips, not sorrow.”

“You think I belong to the throne? I belong to you.”

“There will be no heirs without love, and there will be no love without you.”

“I do not seek a king—I seek a partner, a love that burns through the ages.”

“In another life, perhaps I could have courted you openly, without fear.”

“We may be enemies, but my heart knows no such war.”

“Even if I lose everything, I will never lose my love for you.”

 Writing Prompts:

A lord risks his reputation to visit a forbidden love in the dead of night, knowing discovery could mean death.

A noblewoman is torn between her duty to marry for alliance and her growing affection for a knight beneath her station.

A marriage is arranged between two rival Houses, but the bride finds herself drawn to the groom’s brother.

At a grand tournament, a knight declares his love for a lady promised to another, causing a scandal in the court.

The heir to the throne must choose between a politically advantageous marriage or the one they truly love.

A lady is forced to wed a cruel lord but begins a secret romance with his trusted guard.

Two childhood friends, both of noble birth, find themselves on opposite sides of a war while trying to conceal their love.

A prince seeks the hand of a foreign princess for a strategic alliance but falls in love with her maid.

A lady-in-waiting falls for the king, knowing their love could threaten the stability of the realm.

After the death of her betrothed, a noblewoman finds herself pursued by his best friend, who has loved her all along.

A princess defies her family’s wishes to pursue a love affair with a rogue mercenary.

During peace negotiations between two warring kingdoms, the heirs from each side fall in love.

A knight tasked with protecting a noblewoman finds himself hopelessly in love with her, despite her betrothal.

At a royal feast, a noblewoman invites scandal by asking a prince from a rival kingdom to dance.

An arranged marriage is doomed from the start as the bride secretly loves the king's sworn enemy.

A foreign diplomat comes to court to negotiate a treaty but becomes entangled in a forbidden romance with the queen.

A betrothed prince and princess find themselves longing for others at court rather than each other.

A forbidden romance blossoms between a high-born lady and her father’s most trusted squire.

A rebellious nobleman attempts to ruin his family's arranged marriage by seducing his betrothed's handmaiden.

After a failed coup, a nobleman is held prisoner in the castle and falls in love with the king's daughter.

A knight wins a princess's favor in a joust but must navigate the court's dangerous politics to remain close to her.

A widow is pressured to remarry for political reasons, but her heart belongs to her late husband's brother.

A young nobleman must choose between family loyalty and his growing affection for an enemy spy.

A queen's closest advisor conceals his love for her as she contemplates a new marriage for the sake of the realm.

In a war-torn kingdom, a prince hides his love for the daughter of the enemy's general.

A commoner saves a noblewoman’s life, leading to a romance that defies all courtly conventions.

A princess defies her father’s wishes by pursuing a love affair with her sworn protector.

A noblewoman enlists the help of a mage to conceal her forbidden relationship with a member of the court.

A foreign prince sent to court to solidify an alliance is drawn to a lady-in-waiting rather than his intended bride.

Two heirs from opposing families must decide if their love is worth the risk of plunging their kingdoms into war.

Write a scene where a noblewoman sends her favorite knight a token of affection before battle, knowing they must keep their love secret.

A princess is courted by a rival prince, but she realizes she’s more drawn to his younger brother, a knight with no claim to the throne.

The marriage between two warring houses is meant to bring peace, but secret lovers on opposing sides must decide whether to betray their families or each other.

Write a scene where two political rivals share a stolen kiss in the middle of a negotiation, unsure if it’s love or manipulation.

A royal wedding is interrupted by a former lover, who makes a shocking declaration that could change the fate of the kingdom.

The court is abuzz with rumors of a hidden romance between a highborn lady and a mysterious foreign diplomat. What happens when their secret is revealed?

Write a forbidden romance between a prince and his most trusted knight, both of whom know their love will never be accepted by the realm.

A noblewoman is betrothed to a powerful lord, but a masked stranger at a masquerade ball captures her heart.

The queen’s handmaid catches the eye of a visiting lord, but the queen herself has plans for him.

A young heir must choose between a politically advantageous marriage and the commoner they’ve secretly been seeing.

Two nobles, one from the north and one from the south, fall in love despite their families being long-standing enemies.

A sorceress and a prince develop feelings for each other, but their magic and duty threaten to tear them apart.

Write a scene where a forbidden couple meets in a hidden grove, discussing whether they can ever truly be together.

A powerful noblewoman is tasked with spying on a visiting prince but ends up falling for him.

The princess falls in love with her sworn protector, knowing the kingdom would never approve of such a match.

A royal engagement is arranged, but during a secret meeting, the betrothed couple discovers they are each in love with other people.

Write a scene where a knight confesses their love to a princess, knowing it could cost them their head.

Two royals from rival kingdoms fall in love through secret letters, but neither knows the other's true identity.

The court whispers of a secret romance between the queen and her advisor—how long can they keep it hidden?

A betrothed noblewoman falls for her intended husband’s brother, creating tension at court.

Two lovers from opposing sides of a civil war meet on the battlefield and must decide between love and loyalty.

A widowed queen is courted by her late husband’s rival, and she must navigate her heart and her duty to the crown.

A lady-in-waiting is drawn to the king’s bastard son, but court politics make their love dangerous.

A knight is sent to escort a noblewoman to her wedding but falls in love with her on the journey.

A commoner saved by a prince in battle is invited to court, where they struggle to keep their feelings hidden.

Two nobles secretly betrothed as children meet for the first time as adults and discover that their feelings for one another are far from what their families hoped.

A prince courts a lady-in-waiting to his betrothed, creating political tensions within the kingdom.

Write a scene where a nobleman uses a dance at a royal ball to secretly profess his love for a woman already promised to another.

The heir to the throne falls in love with the enemy queen, leading to forbidden meetings in the midst of war.