Chapter 216. Matters

"I called for a meeting but he hasn't returned my letters. I'm going to have to force it on him. I already found out his schedule from one of his servants. Apparently he's been staying in the library a lot more than usual."

Doris blushed when William threw her a look. She cleared her throat. "Tomorrow, then. You can meet him in there and make sure he's alone before you do so."

"Doris is right. That might be a perfect spot to do it." Enzo glanced at the fire. "Perhaps we should be there when you talk to him."

"I don't think that would be wise. He might be distracted by my lady." William said bitterly.

Enzo raised his brows and looked between Doris and William. "Is that so?"

"No." Doris said quickly. "He wouldn't be. If you think we should be there, we will be there with you, William."

William stared at the growing fire. The exhaustion started to set in her bones and the world didn't feel right anymore. If she got up, she just might fall over t