Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

#Chapter 18 You stay here

William didn’t say a word or move an inch. Doris raised her gaze to find him staring at her quietly. Goosebumps lined her skin as the moment stretched, she nervously clenched the cake box in her hand but felt too afraid to move. She hadn’t done anything wrong, only helped someone clean up—that was all.

After what felt like hours, he snorted. “You seem to be quite popular with men, aren’t you?”

Doris was too stunned to respond for a beat, by the time she found her words again—he was already gone. It wasn’t like anything she said would’ve mattered to him, he didn’t care anyway. Doris had the feeling that she would never be good enough in his eyes, so why would he care to begin with?

After dinner, Doris laid out Melody’s nightgown and began to prepare her for bed. As she untied her hair bun, Prince William’s footman knocked on the door.

“Evening, Lady Melody.” He bowed when Doris opened the door wider for him.

“What is it?” Melody asked, running her fingers through her long blonde curls.

“Prince William has requested you accompany him tonight.” He clasped his hands behind his back. “In his bedroom.”

Melody beamed and rushed forward to tip the man. It’d been days since she’d spent the night with him. Sometimes he came to have dinner with her, but never stayed. Doris could tell it was starting to weigh on her emotions again, but now it seemed he wanted her to be in his bed tonight.

“My lady, I don’t mean to rush you but Prince William did ask to see you as soon as possible.”

“Of course! One moment please,” She closed the door and turned to glare at Doris. “What are you just standing there for! Come help me,”

Melody with her makeup. How

wanted to do was sit outside their room all night

another maid to take her place tonight. It was already much too late and she wasn’t even sure if she would be

demanded, silencing her frantic thoughts. Melody stood and gestured

Doris bowed her head and followed

sooner than she expected. She wiped her sweaty hands on her apron and tried to stay out of sight until Melody disappeared behind the door with

goes another

first moan and pressed as hard as she could. She knew by now it was no use, but at

few moments later, they silenced. Doris slowly removed her ears but kept them cupped in

prince?” Said a sweet

now.” His voice sounded a

sounded small, embarrassed. It dawned on Doris that they must not have had sex yet—it would be extremely humiliating for Melody to be sent away now. The other ladies would never let her hear the end of it, and they would easily find out if they saw her walk

to be alone tonight.” He said, annoyed. “Just

a long silence, Doris heard a bit of clothes rustling and small, frustrated grunts. “Ask your

a crack, Doris sprang up from where she was seated. “Get in here!” Melody glared at her, but tried her hardest to keep her voice somewhat sweet around

didn’t open his eyes as she entered, she wondered how he could possibly fall asleep so quickly or if he was just pretending so he didn’t

to Doris. Her bodice’s lacing had knotted a bit as if it was almost torn. Doris carefully unlaced the delicate string before redoing it. The whole time Doris worked, Melody kept turning her head to look back at the prince. It was obvious how much she wished he would say something to her, anything.

my way then, my prince.” Melody said. her voice