Return of the Things

Lola led me to a secluded corner of the castle's back garden, where the shade of the trees and the dense foliage provided the best cover. No one would notice me from a distance hiding in the woods. Moments later, I smelled a faint mixture of lemon grass and mint. I turned in time to see William in front of me. He walked in silence, his tall, lean frame almost blotting out the sunlight in front of me. His fair hair glistened in the sunlight, and his yellow eyes were calmly watching me. "Good morning, Miss Sparrow!" William smiled. "I just... wanted to give this back!" I said, handing him my ring, "Thank you for everything last night!" "You don't have to give it back, it's just a tiny ring!" " said William, taking the ring. "Princess Madeleine sent someone to return the ring to me this morning." I whispered, "This ring may seem insignificant to you, but as a friend, I want to give it to you personally and say thank you!" "That's it?" William asked. William shook his head slightly, and fo