The mention of danger immediately prompts her to think about the demon, but she suspects that being a king in a foreign monarchy is dangerous. Wouldn't she feel threatened if she were the reigning monarch here? She would, especially if the king in question was as charming as Nikolai.

First thing first—

"Then it's simple," she says, voice low as she draws her shoulders back. "You're a Ravkan soldier born in a humble little town who doesn't know what it's like to feel a golden spoon in your mouth, and I'm your General."