The fact that she chooses not to hit him despite having no issue hitting other nobles and royalty says a lot. She may not love him yet but she doesn't hate him as much as she lets on.
@Siquall
Who wouldn't be happy and in awe when seeing that gallant figure laying waste to a bunch of corrupt politicians and nobles? If there's someone like that irl, I would worship that person for sure.
Another prince, everyone has to be a fucking prince, did all these authors grow up with prince on the damn white horse storys and nothing else or what.