WILLIAM. I waited for her arrival. Steady, and ready for whatever she might throw at me. I didn't have to wait long. The look of utter shock on her face as she came through the front door was priceless. I couldn't remember anyone managing to surprise her before. "William, my son. How are you here? Why are you here?" she asked, her words almost falling over each other to get out of her mouth. It stung a little to hear her call me son now that I knew the truth. "I am here to stop you and save my friends. As for how, that is none of your business," I responded, keeping my voice steady. She looked at me, her eyes wide with surprise. "How dare you speak to me with such disrepect! I am your Queen and your mother! William, you will drop whatever this is right now and return home. I will deal wit

