Joseph's heart tightened.
He wasn't worried about being in danger—the firepower of the Prince's Guard could wipe out the entire lion pride—but Alexandra was standing too close, and could easily be hurt.
He was about to pull the young lady back when he suddenly noticed that the window was too narrow; the lion's head was stuck in the frame, unable to get through.
The next moment, the male lion's gaze drifted toward the dozen or so gun barrels beside the girl, instantly sensing extreme danger—it had seen hunters use muskets in West Africa before—the lion's imposing air evaporated, and then it shook its head, feigning nonchalance as it retreated, releasing its claws and leaving the carriage.
Alexandra also breathed a sigh of relief, turned to Joseph, and seeing His Highness's calm expression, said to the others in the carriage, "Don't be afraid, everyone. These wild beasts are actually more afraid of humans."
