-William-
I was feeling overwhelmed, walking quickly through the castle, desperate to get outside. I needed to breathe in the fresh night air and take a deep breath, as if I were suffocating. It felt like a hand was around my throat, slowly tightening. I had to get out of here!
“Will!” I stopped when I heard Grace call my name. She rounded the corner, her long golden hair bouncing with each step as she held up her dress. I saw the relief in her eyes as she spotted me, and she hurried over, finally stopping about five feet away.
“Listen, Your Highness, I know I should be watching you, but I need some air,” I said, trying not to sound rude.
She shook her head, and I looked at her in confusion as she caught her breath. With a hand on her chest, she slowly began to speak again.
“I heard y
