Chapter16: Giving 'Herself'

William   It was a tiring day for all of us after successfully taking back a few hectares that fell into the hands of a usurper. With a little bit of intimidation and a lot of diplomacy, we were able to secure back the land into the territory.   We arrived at the castle way past dawn and on top of that, I missed the king and the queen who had an early appointment abroad for a new project they were brewing.   “Is she still awake, Francine?” I asked my not-so-old nanny who has been by my side since I saw the daylight of this world.   She is cursed so her face will not get old but her true age ranges play around a hundred-year-old already.   She can’t help but giggle beside me. Francine is just some of the people who know about the identity of Alana. I did not reveal yet to my parents that I found my mate because I want to solve her case first. I don’t want the vultures to come at her throat while she is still adjusting to palace life.   “She is not. She is in your bed waiting for you,” s