Chapter 52 You’re safe here, Doris.
When Doris didn’t object, Enzo dragged the chair a bit closer so he wouldn’t be so far away. Still, he made sure to keep a respectable distance between them. “I know you’ve probably heard some horror stories about our pack—and had to live through one unspeakable experience but I hope I can help you understand us a little more.” Enzo leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees. After what she went through, she didn’t think it would be possible for her to see them in any other light no matter how nice he was to her. “Years ago, our pack was able to break away from Royal House Arnold and their corruptive ruling. We made a life for ourselves out here—”. “Excuse me,” Doris interrupted. “Did you say Royal House Arnold has a corruptive ruling? What do you mean by that?”
Enzo looked at her with furrowed brows.
how they treated their own citizens.” He stood and hovered near the unlit fire place. “You don’t mind if I light this, do you?” “No, you can.” Doris said. She watched as he leaned down to light the logs and warm the room. It was a small sense of relief to feel a bit of comfort from the flames. When he turned back to take off his coat, she noticed how handsome he was for the first time. His jawline was sharp and his eyes had a softness to them that made him look young. He scratched his scruffy jaw as he draped his coat over the back of the chair and seated himself
poor…” Enzo sighed and leaned back.” The poor were treated… horribly. If you slept on the streets and stood in the way of an official, they would kill you to prove a point. Children were beaten, women were raped and sold. The poor had no rights and it was impossible for us to live. “They took advantage of us, and they still do for those that remain there. Even those of us who were alphas had no rights.
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made here. They tried when they heard we wouldn’t listen to their ruling any longer. They came with hundreds of guards to tear us down but we were prepared and fought more viciously than they expected. We only allowed a few guards to survive to tell the story of how they were beaten.” Doris pulled her sleeves over her hands . “It seems some of the rogues
she believed that at least. As horrible as some of the royal members were, she saw goodness in those princes. Even William-deep down. “Are you referring to Prince William?” Enzo said with disbelief in his tone. “Yes, of course I mean him-” “Prince William has been brutal since the moment he came into the north. He’s been acting crazed since you were taken.” “What do you mean? I know he defended himself when we were ambushed but surely you understand” “No, he’s hunted down rogues who wished him no harm looking for you. Last I heard, he was tearing through each village to make sure you weren’t there.” Doris’s lips parted, there was no way that was true. She thought he would have already been to the market by now and forgotten all about her. Why would he be searching so wildly for
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