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.

was about to change. “I’m flattered, but I’m spoken for. Even

the trees all around her. “Understood. I’m just a strange messenger to the pretty lady.

white wolf.” “What do you know of white wolves?” Doris asked. It felt like she knew

that white wolves hold more power than any other species. The ones who are chosen as a white wolf are

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 better to let him believe she was this big strong wolf that couldn’t be messed with unless he wanted death. “T

know about

the legends were true.” Daemon interrupted. “I saw you run, I saw how you glowed and raced through the trees faster than light. I don’t think I’ve ever seen something

not anymore?” Doris eyed him. His compliments were almost making her feel

better get to the palace. I have to make it there before the rulers set to leave their palace.” Daemon started down the path. “They’re coming to visit?” Doris quickly went to follow.

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 so she could see exactly

mention you

you too much.” He smirked a little, stepping around

front. Good day.” Doris said. She clenched her cloaka little tighter. Daemon bowed to Doris i

thank you, my lady, and I hope to see

of 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 and all she would