Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

#Chapter 25 A little romance

Doris got back to her room only minutes beforeWilliam did the same. Her heart was still pounding even though she knew she had nothing to be worried about. She did nothing wrong by meeting Daemon—William would have done the same if it was him.

She hid the book under some others in case he noticed that it was a sort of book this palace wouldn’t have. She didn’t want to explain where she’d gotten it from. It was easier to hide it for now and tell him later if it ever came to that. Still, she didn’t like hiding things from him.

William smiled when he entered the room and saw her on the couch. It made her stomach fill with butterflies and heart race against her chest as if it was the first time all over again. Only his smiles could ever do that to her. No one else compared.

He crossed the room and gripped her chin with his free hand to kiss her. “How did it go?” He asked when he pulled away. She had to catch herself from falling into him and begging for more.

“Oh, it went well! The dress is being altered and I'll have to try it on again when it’s finished. I also had her set a few aside for a bridesmaid. I want Beth to try them on when she comes to visit.” Doris said as William handed her the baby. She almost melted to the floor when she saw Alec’s innocent face and tiny smile as he gazed up at her.

How did she get so lucky?

“Have you eaten yet?” William asked as he took off his jacket. He ran his fingers through his hair to make a mess of it—just how she liked it. She had to stop herself from jumping on him and kissing every inch of his face while she ran her fingers through his wild hair.

No, not

time she used to pray that he would smile at her. Just a small glimpse would be all she needed to get through the day. Now he threw them at her as if they were hers to claim and he never smiled at anyone else the way he did for her and

the kind of smile that was painted

He placed his hand on the small of her back and led her down the long halls. Two guards appeared on each side of them and she tried her best not to

a queen, she wouldn’t have the luxury of telling them no. They would follow no matter what and no matter where she went. At least now she was allowed to enjoy a bit of freedom before

up by the lovely fountain. Beautiful vases of pink and purple flowers and gold dishes and candles. It looked stunning in the middle of all the greenery around it—it also looked

smile on his face. She bumped his arm. “See, I

shrugged and lifted his hand. The guards fell back and stayed by the

wasn’t even sure the last time he acted this way with her—perhaps months and

leaned down to kiss her neck before he took Alec and put him in his little golden highchair. His wide eyes gazed up at William and Doris bit her lip just to calm her grin. William was handsome no matter what he did—but when he was a good father, it made her want to have

came out with a steaming tray. The chill in the air didn’t even bother her warm skin. Not when William

It was her favorite— sweet pancakes with chocolate and potatoes on the