She was not there!

"What would it change? I am tired too. Let me just close my eyes and rest. I have finally given up." With that thought I closed my eyes.

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William pov

For the first time I felt that the palace should not be at this distance. It took us hours to reach there even when the horses were running faster than the wind.

But when we reached there, the guards stopped our way, which was very unusual since everyone in the empire knew who I was. Even if they were new and had no impression of me. They must recognize the family crest of the knights.

"Who are you to stop the way of your highness?" shouted James as they looked at each other. 

Their eyes were cracking and their face was filled with sweat.