Chapter 49

He paused in his pacing and looked out the window, staring out at the beautiful landscape of his kingdom. It was peaceful and serene, and for a moment, he forgot about his troubles. But then his mind returned to Chloe, and he couldn't escape the guilt and sadness that consumed him. "I don't know what to do," he muttered to himself. "I can't just give up on her, but I can't keep her locked up like that either. It's not fair to her."