back at the Herbalist's home.
"You don't appear guilty, so why do you act like you are? How come you project an air of serenity when you're really a hurricane? I watch you cutting down countless lives, bringing the powerful to their knees, and causing men to quake at the very mention of your name. "
As Spenser tossed and turned restlessly in his sleep, these were the phrases running through his mind. While he was exhausted and lightheaded, his lousy personality prevented him from sleeping. His eyes opened up at last.
When he turned back and saw Ella perched on a chair in front of him, he took a few deep breaths.
His attention was once again drawn to Ella.
Ella had been watching the King as he fought sleep. When she thought about how sad he was, her heart broke. As soon as his eyes ope
