Chapter 142 Home sweet home
More guards approached them instantly. They took one look at William and bowed at the waist before they let their group pass through the tall gates. Something about the air smelled so familiar, it made her stomach turn. She wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or bad thing yet.
“Your majesty, we didn’t expect you back! It’s good to see you!” They called as he passed them. Immediately she could see how more fitted and proper they were compared to the guards that had gone through hell with them. They all straightened themselves on their horses as if they realized it too. Perhaps a part of them had changed on the journey just as it had with Doris.
Light dustings of snow coated the cobblestone walkway. William directed all of their horses right to the front of the main steps. Servants hurried up to assist them as he slid off and helped Doris for the last time.
Their eyes lingered on each other for a moment as he set her down. Two beautiful ocean blue waves-they would haunt her every night before she fell asleep. His grip tightened around her waist before he finally let her go. Half of her heart dropped with him and she wished he would have held on for just a bit longer. Perhaps she might have been able to live in the moment forever if he did. 2
“Prince William. We hadn’t gotten word that you returning.” Said a voice from the top of the steps. They all turned to see Howard Ford-the last general for the royal army-with his hands clasped in front of him as if he was about to give a speech. “A true delight to see you alive and well.”
“Yes, I could say the same.” William muttered as he started to climb the steps.
“I’m sorry, sir. But I was told not to allow you inside the palace.” Howard said evenly. Those words hit all of them like a blow, but not nearly as hard as it hit William. What the hell was this man talking about?
“Excuse me?” William was in front of the man in a few long strides. He had to crane his neck back just to look William in his eye despite being quite tall himself.
“I was given orders that you’re not allowed to step foot inside the Golden Palace. I thought you were aware of this.”
“I don’t give a shit who gave you those orders. I am a prince to this kingdom and you will treat me as such. I should have you hanged for trying to deny me access!”
William shoved past the man and the rest of the group visibly hesitated. Howard straightened himself and immediately went in through another door. He was wise not to try and stop William any further. It wouldn’t end well for him.
Doris hurried her steps to follow him. The back of him alone screamed his rage. His fists were clenched and he was seconds away from spouting fire from his mouth.
“Where is that stupid bitch?” William growled and looked around. Several servants cowered away from him. “Where is the Luna Queen?” He shouted.
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