More guards approached them instantly. They took one look at William and bowed at the waist before they let their group pass through the tall gates. Something about the air smelled so familiar, it made her stomach turn. She wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or bad thing yet.

“Your majesty, we didn’t expect you back! It’s good to see you!” They called as he passed them. Immediately she could see how more fitted and proper they were compared to the guards that had gone through hell with them. They all straightened themselves on their horses as if they realized it too. Perhaps a part of them had...