Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 41 Be safe, my friend.

“He…he said what?” Doris felt as if the world around her had slightly shifted as her focus grew a little fuzzy. The dress she was wearing was much too hot for her to handle this news. “Mr. Carson said you can’t leave unless I retur?” Beth nodded, her eyes glassy with unshed tears. “He just told me when I came here to say goodbye.” Doris squeezed Beth’s hands as she talked, but her mind was far from her words. It was William who put this order, it had to be. He must have thought this would guarantee she wouldn’t try to escape while they were in the north. It hadn’t even crossed her mind that she might be able to escape-she was only worried about staying alive in such a horrible place. She supposed to others-it should have been front and centered in her mind, to grasp at the chance to be free from him and this palace. Running away from Prince William while they were somewhere dangerous was just not an option to her and it never had been. How would she fend for herself in the north without the royal guard and Prince William? She had no survival skills for the freezing snow or self defense against wild packs, so there was no way she could do it without dying in the process. For William to punish Beth because of Doris angered her. Had he truly thought so little of her that he would bring her innocent friend into this to make sure she didn’t try anything? The nerve! Every time she thought he had a heart, she was immediately proven wrong. She wished she could

return, you have my word. I don’t know how long this will take, but I promise to come back so you can have your freedom.” “And yours.” Beth mumbled against Doris’s hair. She pulled away a little to grip her shoulders.” Perhaps it’s okay that I have to wait for you, so that we may go free together like we always planned. I would have waited close by for you to return anyway.” “Leaving your fate up to my return is not fair—” “No, it’s not.” Beth frowned. “But we have never gotten a say in anything we do here. I would rather know you’ve returned safe than be out there alone wondering where you are.” “What if it takes me months to return? I won’t have any way to communicate to you when I’ll be back.” Doris picked at her nails as her thoughts started to run from her. “What if something happens to me out there and you’ll never be freed?” “Doris! Don’t talk like that, nothing will happen to you out there. Mr. Carson told me they’re sending some of the strongest guards out there with Prince William, surely they will protect you too.” Beth said gently. There was no guarantee that they would

dangerous wolf when he turns. Of all the princes, I’m glad he’s the one you’re going with because of that.” Doris already knew how dangerous and scary Prince William could be. She had the scar to prove it. There was so many thoughts trying

the weakest her? Who knows what other dangers awaited her, but she knew each second made her more terrified to find out. It had always been a dream of hers to leave the grounds of the palace, now that she was she only wished she could remain inside and hide in her old comforts. “Doris?” Beth gripped her shaky hands and brought her racing mind back to earth. How long had she been talking? “It’s okay to be scared, anyone in your shoes would be more than frightened for this journey.” Beth said softly. “Remember who you are. I know you’re more brave than you allow others to see, it’s time to face the fears that are trying to pull you into the darkness.” Doris felt her eyes water, she quickly brushed away a few stray tears. “You’ve always been a good friend to me, Beth. I don’t know what I’m going