#Chapter 4 Prince Martin?

“To celebrate Prince Martin’s upcoming marriage, there’s going to be an amnesty signed by the Alpha King. I heard that both of our names are on the list among many others!” Beth grinned in delight, Doris gasped and grabbed her friends’ hands.

“Are you serious? Our names on the list? You mean we might have our freedom soon?” Doris bounced a little on her toes as she squeezed Beth’s hands. All the places they could visit! All the things they could do! “You’re not lying, are you?”

“Why would I ever lie about that!” Beth laughed. “Unless you were truly hoping to marry a prince so you could stay at the Golden Palace forever.” She teased.

Doris cringed at her words, “I assure you I don’t. All I want is to be free of this place.”

Beth ignored her reaction and continued. “You know, you’re very beautiful Doris. Even more so than Lisa in my opinion. If you weren’t hiding every day in this library I just know a prince would have already fallen for you.” Doris felt her cheeks redden at her compliment, the idea of charming a prince was the last thing on her mind. In fact, she’d rather not think of a prince at all.

“Prince Martin would have been an excellent choice for you if he hadn’t just gotten engaged,” Beth rested her hands on her hips and paced the area around Doris. “Handsome, kind, well cultured and refined. He even loves books as you do, he’ll make an excellent king.” Doris sighed silently.

Beth seemed to be enjoying herself, she continued. “Prince Daniel, the Majestic General—the best warrior in the kingdom. He’s very handsome as well, most of the younger maids already have their hearts set on him.” Beth laughed. “He is a year younger than you, though. But I don’t think it really matters!”

on. “And—well… Prince William. Extremely handsome but a terrible temper. I don’t think any lady has truly made it into his heart yet. But if you wanted to

shouted, she rested her

and neared Doris. “Are you feeling

I just—“ Doris hesitated. “I was thinking of how poor Lisa suffered,

She has been through quite a lot.” Beth sighed. “I suppose no one in this

heard that, it was enough to get them killed. A lot of what her friend said today was more than enough to set them both in deep trouble with the palace, at least no one else really ventured into the Royal Library often. Though, the thought of anyone overhearing their conversation was enough for Doris to hold her tongue. There was so much she wanted to say, but what if

the loud creak and turned towards the sound. Sunlight pooled in from the bright hallways, they squinted their eyes against the harsh light and the man that entered

voices a little shaky at the sight

eyes and chestnut hair swept back in an elegant fashion. His suit was as light as the sky

anything, even though she knew that Beth had said enough about the Royal House Arnold to get her entire family killed. Doris silently hoped Prince Martin hadn’t been standing outside the door listening to them. He was kind though—surely he would have mercy on them if he had heard their silly gossip. She

“Rise.” He said much

“Be—Beth, your majesty.”

Royal Library, do you?” He asked, his voice polite and patient as they both straightened themselves. His eyes flickered

we’re all finished now. Beth, you may leave.” Doris squeezed her friends’ hand and hoped Beth took the hint. “Thank you for all the help, please let me

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