Chapter 266. Through the Ashes

Doris knew her friend was changing the subject, so she didn't push her on it. "Of course not, I'm alright. I need to talk to William about this." Doris shook the paper. Beth smiled a little before they parted ways. Doris couldn't help but wonder if her friend was off to meet Enzo.

Doris hurried down the halls and towards William's room again. She only left it to bathe and dress in something new, but now she felt guilty for being gone for so long. She knew better than anyone that being alone with dark thoughts was a horrible thing.

She luckily was free from her nausea today, but her dress fit a little more tightly than she expected. She checked the mirrors again and again and swore she saw her stomach was growing. It was... honestly exciting. She couldn't help but wish that William had been in the room when she noticed.

The guards at his door didn't stop her as she walked past, she didn't know why she always thought they would. They hadn't done so since William had f