Chapter 264. Long Live a Fallen King

"I wonder if he's okay." Doris said aloud as she paced his room. It looked as if it had been completely untouched since they left the palace. A light layer of dust even coated the tables.

"He's in deep pain inside, I can feel it." Cordelia said.

Doris rubbed her chest as if she could feel it too. There was always an uncomfortable feeling in her chest when she worried about William. Was it possible that she was feeling her mate's pain? Did he feel her own when she was sad?

"I should have stayed with him-"

"No, you respected his wishes and came here. He knows where you are when he's ready to come face you."

Doris started a fire to warm his room and called for the guards to bring tea and sweets. There were few simple pleasures that always helped her feel better, she hoped it did the same for him. She was desperate for anything to make him happy.

Doris opened his curtains and sat by his large window. The snowfall had lightened and she could see the si