Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 68 You‘ll be my wife, then.

She would never get used to the sight of the sleeping prince. So peaceful under the warm covers. Did she enter the wrong room? Doris looked around and saw her cloak by the door and an extra pair of her boots by the wall. It was definitely her room-perhaps he was the one that was in the wrong room. Surely Enzo must have given him one. Silently, she slipped off her boots so her steps wouldn’t wake him and quietly went to put away the clothes she was given. Honestly, it was all too much. She knew they would be leaving soon and she would have no use for a lot of the winter clothing they gave but-still. It was kind and filled her with a sense of warmth that came from more than the layers. Despite the cruel ones, they were trying to make her feel like home here. Slowly, she opened a creaky drawer and set everything inside. When she tried to close it silently, it slammed louder than

she intended. Doris cringed and quickly looked back to see William staring at her. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you.” Doris said quietly. “I’ll be on the couch.” William leaned his head back on the pillow and rolled his eyes to the ceiling. He probably realized he was in the wrong room too. “Change out of those clothes.” Doris glanced down at her snow covered cloak and pealed off her gloves before she went to change in the bathroom. She put a large sweater on over her nightgown and silently crept towards the couch. “No, come here.” He said with his eyes still closed as if he could hear her every breath. Doris swallowed and stood at the edge of the bed, “I think it would be better for me to lay on the couch—” “How long are you going to stand there babbling?” He interrupted. Doris licked her lips and tried not to think of the dream she had when he lifted her nightgown to kiss what was underneath. She blew out the candles and sent the room into darkness, with only the

moonlight lighting her way. The bed creaked from her weight and she laid on the very edge. She would never-ever get used to laying next to him. It made her try to tame every breath she had. There were so many cabins that had empty beds-why was he in hers? She wouldn’t dare kick him out after everything he did for her-or even suggest herself leaving. He might take offense and regret ever letting her live by giving up some of his blood. William turned on his side to face her with his eyes closed. She studied his beautiful face and cursed herself for even admiring it. Could he hear how loud her heart raced? If she tried hard enough, would she be able to hear things like that now that she had a wolf? Or was she not fully tapped into that part of herself? The anxious thoughts died out in her mind. She fell asleep much quicker than she ever had before.

and dressed when she finally woke. Doris felt a bit embarrassed to be the only one that was still sleeping when she was supposed to be

she went out for a walk with him, he went and ripped apart the men that kidnapped her and took her with him to watch. She silently hoped it would be nothing like that this time. Just a simple walk. He opened the door for her and allowed her to go first before he met her on the trail. They took one that led away from the camp and towards somewhere more secluded and quiet.

productive.” William said with nothing to hint how he truly felt, his own hands were shoved deep into his pockets. “There’s something I can’t get off my mind, though.” Doris glanced up at him curiously, but he stared forward. “About Enzo?” “No.” He said sharply. “About the night you were poisoned. You said you saw three wolves that looked out of place.” “Yes, they came from the woods behind the cabins. They sought you out and I thought they were part of the rogues and I just hadn’t seen them before.” Doris kicked a rock in front of her and gazed up at

camp recognized the wolves? Surely they must have seen them before if they lived here. “My guards had poisoned claws that night and was able to harm at least one of them.” “Oh, so perhaps they’re dead now.” Doris suggested. “It’s possible, the only cure besides my blood is passionflower and poppy seed but only an expert would know that.” Doris walked on in silence, but her mind was loud. Was it possible the man was still alive? If he was. Doris stopped and turned to William.” How far is the market we were meant to go to from here?” “Not far, just over the hills. Why?” “What if… what if the man isn’t dead yet but doesn’t know a cure? He

at least someone he knows, then they