Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

#Chapter 12 A mysterious man

Doris took another step back. Her heart picked up in her chest and she suddenly felt her fight or flight come forward in her mind. “I don’t know what you’re talking about —“

Daemon lifted his hands in peace. “No, no. You got me all wrong, I don’t mean any harm.” He took a few steps back to give her space. She must have looked as if she was about to flee. “I only wanted to say that you were incredible out there! I’ve only heard tales of white wolves, I never thought I would see one for myself.”

Doris felt her face flush. “Did you follow me here? Is that why you’re out here.”

“T may have followed your path to see what you would do, but I only just caught up to you.” Daemon scratched

the back of his head and gave a slightly guilty smile as if he had been caught red handed. Doris narrowed her eyes and crossed her arms.

“What is it exactly that you want?” Doris asked. Her skin prickled when she thought of him seeing her shift back into her human form. Had he been spying on her this whole time? No—her while wolf would have noticed him when she was on the mountain.
“T suppose I just wanted to talk to you for a moment, nothing else. It’s not every day that people pass by white wolves.” He leaned against one of the trees casually. “Do you work for the palace?”

“T suppose you could say that.” Doris glanced over her shoulder. “Shouldn’t you be on your way to the palace? You don’t want to get in trouble.”

“T should be, but I ran into a pretty girl and now I want to talk to her.” Daemon grinned.

whenever she was about to change. “I’m flattered, but I’m spoken for. Even if I wasn’t,

It was a deep sound that echoed off the trees all around her. “Understood. I’m just a strange messenger to the pretty lady.

asked. It felt like she knew nothing about

hold more power than any other species. The ones who are chosen as a white wolf are said to be born to rule kingdoms. They’

awe as he looked at her. Doris swallowed. She knew she didn’t live up to that sort of expectation —at least not yet. Long before she ever knew that she was a white wolf, she’d heard tales just like the ones he spoke

from birth. Unstoppable forces that could take down anything. Doris felt weaker than ever after her taste of power. It was better to let him believe she was this big strong wolf that couldn’t be messed with unless he wanted death. “T also heard that

know about all

I saw how you glowed and raced through the trees faster than light. I don’t think I’ve ever seen something move like

anymore?” Doris eyed him. His compliments

on the field and now I’m just a useless messenger boy.” He laughed a little. Doris frowned. “Well, I better get to the palace. I have to make it there before the rulers set to leave

want to meet the new king.” Daemon said in a bright voice as she followed him. Doris eyed the envelope in his grasp and wished he would just hand it over

didn’t mention you

suppose I didn’t want to excite you too much.” He smirked a little, stepping around a large rock. Doris rolled her

assume you can find your way to the front. Good day.” Doris said. She clenched her cloaka little tighter.

thank you, my lady, and I hope to see you

the palace before anyone could see her talk with the boy. The last thing she needed was gossip about her anda mysterious handsome stranger. They would eat her alive