Chapter 112 The Darkest Pit.

The ground of the church was almost worse than the snow outside. She felt the cold stone burn into her back the second she regained consciousness. Not even her clothes could help her fight off the nasty climate.

Doris knew one thing, she was right not to trust any of the food they had given her but still her stomach yearned for more. She wished she had cleared her plate when she had the chance even if it was drugged. She’d sooner die of starvation than whatever else they had in store for her. 1

Doris opened her eyes to see a delicately carved ceiling that showed a story of wolves running from a kingdom. She knew instantly that it told the story of the rogues with one simple glance. It would have been beautiful, if she didn’t feel like every inch of her was in agony. Whatever they had given her made her head ache and limbs feel like jelly.

She tried to reach for her wolf like she always did, but was only met with more silence. Half of her wondered if they had only given her more of the drug Joseph had mentioned. If so—when would she hear from her wolf again? When would her suffering end

“…on their sightings. I don’t think they intend to wait until morning.” Doris quickly closed her eyes again when she heard approaching voices echo off the stone walls. A door near her had opened and quickly closed.

“Call them out now. I don’t want them anywhere near here when we unleash our men on them.” Mr. Hugh said.

“Enzo might be ready for us if we do that,“ said another familiar voice. Joseph?

“Even better. I love a good fight.” Mr. Hugh growled. Doris kept her eyes closed tightly but panic rose in her throat. They were planning on ambushing Enzo and William. Again. 1

“Keep at least ten guards here to make sure she doesn’t try to escape again. She’s good at pretending she’s innocent but now we know how false that facade was.”

“Will do, sir. We’ll find a place to put her incase they come for her here. I can imagine that the prince might try it.”

to keep her unconscious during all this, you might want to consider than if she wakes any time soon. She

“Noted.”

sure if

stay as still as possible. Could they hear her heart

from her while another came closer. Doris felt her chest try to cave in

swallowed the lump in her throat, he did not look even a little bit happy to see her. He looked at her as if

pain erupted at each small movement. “This was all a big show, wasn’t it? There was never going to be a trade-I

something great.” Joseph recited as

with.” Joseph glanced behind his shoulder as if to make sure no one was there to overhear them. She looked around the empty room that only

that’s true, why can’t we just have him decide what to do instead of start a war between your people? He’s wise enough to know what’s best

not if he stands with his people instead

you hear how crazy that sounds? He expects your word to be met. Not betrayal.” Doris wanted to shake Joseph if it would make him realize how ridiculous this all was. She stood from the ground and wrapped her arms around herself. Her sweater felt like nothing against the cold, she might as well have been naked. His eyes flickered over her as if he

her bile of guilt. No matter what she did, she couldn’t escape the feeling that she

here and get

and even more on their way to his camp. It doesn’t matter that they know where you

said through her teeth. Joseph narrowed his eyes a little. “Oh? For just some maid? I thought you said you’re nothing more.” “He doesn’t like when people take what he thinks belongs

it, Doris. Everyone already knows what you mean to him. It’s foolish for you to try and convince us otherwise. No one believed you

I wouldn’t want you to run out into the snow again.” He grabbed Doris’s arm and forced her up. Doris glared at him as he glanced around

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