#Chapter 46 Phone Call

King Harvey runs his hand through my hair soothingly. “Do you feel better, Elena?” King Harvey has returned from a brief phone call to buy this cottage we are in. It was nothing more than a two-minute talk, but he still took it outside, and I think that was to give me a moment to regain myself. “I am sorry I cried, King Harvey. I have never had a home…” King Harvey smiles. “The kingdom is yours as much as mine, Elena. Yet, I suppose this cottage is less daunting?” “Yes, homier, King Harvey.” King Harvey nods in deep thought. “Perhaps we can have a small home near the castle as well, if it brings you comfort. I care not where we live, as long as we live together.” “That would be very kind, yet rather excessive?” “Excessive? You are mate to a king, Elena.” “Yes, but how many live without homes?” King Harvey takes a seat beside me and looks me over. “Oh, Elena, you wish to open an orphanage?” “Something to help people, King Harvey.” “An orphanage…” King Harvey wonde