Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

#Chapter 19 The night isn’t over yet

Doris looked down at her hand on the door handle and kept silent for a moment. She didn’t just hear that—

“Me?”

“Close the door. Since your lady has left, you stay here to serve.” William said simply.

Doris slowly turned to face him. Stay with him alone? For the whole night? Why would he want her to do that?

“Your majesty, I should go get Peter. I’m sure he would—“

“Are you defying me?” He frowned and sat up a little more.

“No! Of course not,” Doris said quickly.

“Then shut the door.”

Doris let out a low sigh and turned back to the door. Her nightmare was coming true, wasn’t it? How would she ever survive the night alone with him?

“I—I can wait out in the hallways, your majesty.” She offered, a bit of hope dangled inside her that he would let her leave. After all, he hated her. Didn’t he?

“Shouldn’t you be glad you’re here?” He snorted, she flinched at the sound. “Isn’t this what you wanted when you tried to tip Peter?”

Doris burned at his words, but stayed silent. She couldn’t tell him the real reason she was bribing Peter. She lowered her eyes to the ground and went to sit at the chair near his end table. She picked at her nails and tried not to focus on how close she was to his bed.

Her eyes shot to him when he sighed. “Candle.” He reminded her.

your majesty.” Doris leaned forward to blow out the candle on the

could hear him settle into bed, rolling back and forth as his breathing steadied. She’d never been in the same room with a man

eyes to clear her mind. His room smelled lovely and inviting. Much different from the stench of alcohol on him that night he attacked her. This was more unique to him, almost like a stormy morning and pine.

breath was deep and heavy, she felt her mouth was much too dry.

 Doris wondered to herself. He’d just had a cup,

stood and tried not to trip over herself in the darkness as she poured him

was pulled on top of

feel his hot skin through her uniform, she scrambled to stand up but he grabbed both her hands. Their eyes locked, she saw a bit of a storm in his gaze. His eyes lowered to her mouth and suddenly

kept shaking her head and struggling. “You really know how to earn a man’s heart, don’t you?” He said with a bite to his words, but Doris thought she heard something

want to

raked her features for any sign she’d felt their mate bond like he did. It didn’t seem like she felt it at all,

shut down his feelings, he had to let Waylon take over

his decision. The smell of his mate excited him, he instantly reached to undress her. She pushed at him with all of her stretch and managed to get out from under him. Her dress tore down the front and left her

saw her mark—the real mark he’d left upon her neck. Waylon

sleep with me?” He asked quietly, glad the darkness hid his face enough. He flinched at

breathed, trying to calm herself. She would not cry in front of him, she would not collapse. Doris lifted her chin, she would be

even for one night. That was the kind of girl he wanted. Someone that gave up their dignity, freedom, even their lives for him and his wealth. They dressed up every day desperately hoping for his attention or

what Doris wanted. She would take the abuse Melody gave her if it meant the amnesty would be signed. But there was

never in

you saying?” Prince William sounded shocked from her response

serve you, not sleep with you your majesty.”

I insist?” Prince William threatened, though his heart didn’t sound

glanced around the room. She picked up one of the butter knives resting