-William-
“Will!”
As I was walking through the many hallways of Declaran’s mighty palace, I heard his powerful voice echo down through them. I instantly froze, turning halfway around to look at the king behind me, who I almost considered a close friend.
Over the years, we had had many discussions—not only about wars and battles but also about our lives, sharing stories and explaining the things we had endured. Some experiences were similar, and others were very different, but we had both endured a lot of pain through the years.
“My king,” I said as he approached.
He did not look very happy. With his hands clasped behind his back, he positioned himself in front of me. His dark eyes met my own gray ones. He studied me for a while before finally relaxing his stance slightly. He shook hi
