Grand Duke Kaufman hadn't expected to end up in this situation. He only wanted to help you—the love potion was something that should have been given to Sovieshu. Instead, he was now struggling to control himself after drinking the potion to prove its effects. Having your presence near him was not easing his heart.

"Your Majesty... the love potion.. works." His voice was trembling and his eyes seemed lovesick. He knew he couldn't act on his romantic feelings, not with his majesty.