Chapter 280. Ever After

William placed her cloak over her before she shifted back. He turned away as she dressed herself in the dress he brought for her. Her heart couldn't help but skip when she realized how well he knew her without even having to say a word.

"I can give you more time to yourself if you need." William said. He shoved his hands deep in his pockets and glanced at the space around them before finally settling his stormy eyes on her. "I'll be here-"

"William." Doris stepped up to him and cupped his cheeks. "I don't need more time to myself. I want to be here with you."

William looked down at her with a little surprise in his gaze-as well as relief. Did he fear she would leave him?

"Have you-have you decided to make the palace your home?" William asked. His hands rested on her hips as he drew her closer.

"I think you told me just the other day that home can be a person." Doris whispered. "You are my home. Wherever you go, I will go."

William leaned his foreh