CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN

GAVNER

I walked into the castle, what I was feeling was new like I wasn't going to return.

The mild air and the echoes of my feets as I walked pass the hallway.

Heading to my mother's chamber as she she had asked of me, I was still contemplating on what to tell her.

If only Horace could reconsider, if only he could feel comfortable with me around... But I knew I was lying to myself.

I wanted Nora for myself, she was mine from the beginning.

Walking past some maids, slightly bowing to me as they chuckled while heading to their destination.

I was amidst pain and I needed to be held by someone who really cared about me.

"Queen Shiba is waiting for you," a palace guard said to me as I got to the entrance to my mother's chamber.

"Alright," I nodded as I held the handle of the door, pushing it slightly before walking in.

Walking in, I shut the door behind me. Turning around, I saw her seated at the corner of her chamber facing the window as she stared at the vegetation view.

I increased my