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,”

her makeup. How would she possibly get out of this

all night while they

another maid to take her place tonight. It was already much too late

silencing her frantic thoughts. Melody stood and gestured for

head and followed her out the

much sooner than she expected. She wiped her sweaty hands on her apron and tried to stay out of sight

here goes another sleepless

away from his door as she could manage, but it wasn’t far enough to muffle their noises. She clasped her hands to her ears when she heard the first moan and pressed as hard as she could. She knew by now it was no use, but at least it wasn’t as loud. There was no one else in the hallway, their

ears but kept them

a sweet voice.

a little rough,

to continue my prince?” Melody’s voice 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

want to be alone tonight.”

bit of clothes rustling and small, frustrated grunts. “Ask your

“Get in here!” Melody glared at her, but tried her hardest to keep her voice somewhat sweet around the prince. Doris almost rolled her eyes, she could practically feel the rage coming

possibly fall asleep so quickly or if he was just pretending so he didn’t have to look at either of them. The sight angered her, she turned her gaze away before he saw

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

my prince.” Melody said. her voice