Chapter 108. I Think I Got It

Her shame and sorrows were long pushed down by the time the sun had gone down and a knock came at her door. Doris opened it to see one of the villagers, he gave her a forced smile before he turned and left towards Enzo's cabin without a single word. Doris hurried through the snow after him.

The bite of cold air was something she knew she would never get used to. Already she could feel her teeth start to chatter in her mouth hard enough to leave her aching. The man opened the door for her and left without an announcement to Enzo-or anyone for that matter.

Doris followed the sound of laughter down the hall and around the corner to the large dining room area. It wasn't anywhere near the size of the palace ones, but it was the largest one she had seen in the north at least. Doris slowed her steps when she saw the back of William's head speaking with Enzo. He stiffened and turned as if he sensed she was behind him. She looked away before their eyes could lock.

"Doris!