Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 107 No trusting.

“I never expected to love the snow as much as I do.” Doris said aloud to herself as she glanced up the snow dusted window. She knew Enzo was long gone, but she couldn’t help but hope he would come back around to reassure her everything would be alright. He didn’t look entirely convinced that the rogues would fall through on their promises and she hadn’t slept for more than a few minutes at a time since she’d came.

There was still two days before they’d take her to the church to exchange her life for a recipe. She hated the idea that her life was once again out of her hands. She had to sit here and wait for her fate to be told and there was nothing she could do about it. How had her life gone so wrong in such a short amount of time?

Joseph hadn’t come by again since the night before. She had no concept of time or hour many hours had passed since then but it felt like an eternity on its own. Her plan that had started as a small seed had grown to life inside her mind.

All she had to do was let it out to bloom before it was too late. She didn’t want to end up as a pawn for Life Pharmacy just to be killed out of spite to the prince for all that he had done since his short visit to the north. They hated him enough that she knew it would be no easy trade. It was only a matter of how far they would go to get back at him. They knew they finally had something over his head and that something was her.

Joseph’s eyes lingered on her more than a gentlemen would allow. He checked on her more than any prisoner probably ever had been. She remembered how the only time she was checked on at the kingdom was when she was about to be tortured for more information. Never for polite conversation or kind concerns.

The door had a small lock on the inside that she assumed meant it locked from the outside, her fingers grazed the tiny hole. Nothing in her room was small enough to pick at it but it was too bright in the day to even try. Doris took a deep breath and knocked on the door as loud as she could in case he was close by. “Hello?” Doris called. “Is anyone out there?”

It took seconds before the door unlocked and pushed open. Joseph popped his head in and flashed a grin at Doris. It made her wonder if he had been waiting for her to need him. “Hungry?”

“Oh, yes. I was feeling so… faint in here.” Doris fanned herself. “I didn’t realize it could get so stuffy like this.”

Joseph opened the door a little wider. “Ah. I imagine it gets a bit stuffy in here, it’s a rather small area. Let me see if I can open the window for you.”

For a second, she thought he would leave the door open, but he closed and locked it

right behind him before he crossed the room to climb on the desk. He pushed with all of his might and the window went up without an issue. He might have cracked it if he pressed any harder. “Oh damn, I thought it was stuck,” he chuckled at himself.

to open it on my own, I suppose you’re just strong.” Doris twirled a strand of her hair as she watched him climb down. He didn’t need to know that Enzo had been the one to open it first. Especially when he looked so proud at himself at

glanced out the small window. She could feel the air brush

stepped closer. A

I

worry, Doris. This will all be over soon and you won’t be trapped in here for

believe you.” Doris sighed again. Joseph grasped her small hands in his own. They were so warm compared to hers that felt like ice. It wasn’t proper for him to

would be a crime to keep a beautiful girl like you in here for much longer.” Doris allowed a blush to coat her cheeks. “Beautiful? Don’t

“Tease you? I wouldn’t dare. Hasn’t

reason to, even if

shook his head, frustrated with the idea. “He absolutely has a reason to. I always believe a girl should be reminded daily.

You’re quite the

lopsided grin before he stood. “I’ve been told so once

should have been told much more than

answer the door. His face was flushed beyond repair even though

are you doing in here alone with our guest?” Mr. Hugh asked as he eyed Doris still seated on the bed. She wanted to roll her eyes at the use of the word guest when they all

wished for the window to be opened so she could have a bit

like you’re meant to.” Mr.

curved his old lips.” How would your prince act if he knew you had a handsome young guard in

should tell him and find out.” Doris said with a lift

dragged the chair away from the bed and elegantly seated himself. “You know, I find you very interesting. I couldn’t stop thinking about

why you’re so interested. I’ve been