Chapter 70: The Past and Nightmares

The knight cried out in agony as he landed with a hard crash. Adolph’s chest heaved as he looked down at the man who curled up on his side, clutching his left shoulder.

“Your left side is weak.”

“My apologies, Your Majesty.”

Chasel shook his head as he walked onto the training pitch. He had only taken his eye off of Adolph for a few hours. He had expected him to go and sit by Laurel’s bedside as he had been doing, but of course, he hadn’t.

He’d have to apologize to the knights later for his oversight.

“Your Majesty,” Chasel called. Adolph turned his head stiffly, his eyes narrowed and too alert.

They were sleepless and agitated. Chasel had been lucky to reach him so quickly and know exactly where Raven was in the castle.

“Lady Raven would like to speak to you,” Chasel said. “She awaits you in the rose parlor.”

Adolph was tense, but he nodded stiffly and excused himself from the training pitch. He watched everyone on the pitch let out a solemn breath of relief.

“My apologies,” Chas