Chapter 158. Happen

William nodded and leaned his head back against the wall to close his eyes. It wasn't that long ago that he had watched Melody almost beat her to death and all he did was tell her to be more private about it. How fast the night had changed between them. What would they become when they stepped foot back inside his palace?

"I want to help tomorrow. If my wolf is back by the morning, I want to be out there to help fight." Doris said carefully as if she was treading her steps around a bear.

William's eyes shot open and his grip tightened on her hand. She winced and he pulled away. "Are you crazy? No. You are the main target to take as hostage. They know that you're my weakness and they all know what you look like now."

Doris ignored the flutter in her stomach at his words. She hated that he made her feel like a nervous schoolgirl when she was grown-but she couldn't help it. "If we stay close together, they won't get a chance to take me. Besides, if you leave me here th