Chapter 79. I Wouldn't Be Able to if I Tried

"We haven't had a chance to speak much." William said sharply. His lack of sleep seemed to make him more snappy than usual. Doris was too exhausted to care.

"Yes, Enzo seems to be hovering nearby for you to wake." Patrick said almost as if he was amused. William shot him a dark look and the amusement fell off his face.

"I'd like to speak to him soon," Doris said cautiously. She refused to flinch when he turned his dark look on her. "He's been kind to me while I've been here."

"I'm sure he has." William said flatly. "Go get him for her, Patrick. She's just woken up from a two day coma but all she can think about is seeing him."

Doris parted her lips to object, but quickly closed them. It wasn't worth defending herself over. She wasn't allowed to argue with a prince-no matter how far from the palace they were. She supposed a part of her would always think like a maid, perhaps it was all she would ever be. A growing part of her wanted to stand up for herself to