Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 126 What’s love if not anger

“Are you sure about this?” Doris asked the moment they were alone. It was strange to be in the village without the people she used to see everyday. But, it was better having them far from here in case things went wrong. 1 She only hoped they weren’t mistreated for being on Enzo’s side-if they still were, that is.

William and Doris were allowed to go to their old cabin and clean up, but William was expected back out there soon. She wanted to wrap herself around him and stop him from ever setting foot out of the door again. 1

William turned to her with a tense jaw. “Of course I’m sure about this. I’ve never been more sure.”

“A blood promise is dangerous, what if they trick you—“

“I’m not one to be tricked, Doris. They wouldn’t dare.” William moved into the bathroom and shut the door on any of her remaining questions. She glared at the wood and felt the urge to kick something.

Doris nervously picked at her nails and she realized how long they had gotten since they first came here. She fought the urge to bite them down when her anxiety tried to crawl up her throat again.

She knew he could handle himself more than she could, but her stomach was in knots when she realized how worried she was about him. If they worded it strangely or added something he didn’t expect, it could lead to his death.

Doris gathered her new clothes and waited for him to leave the bathroom before she went to clean up herself. When she came out, he was seated on the bed staring at the roaring fire as if he was lost in thought. The warm light caressed his handsome face like a kiss, a shadow was already growing across his chin.

“I don’t want you to be there when I make the promise.” William said suddenly. A small part of her heart pierced at his words.

“Why not? I won’t try to stop it—“

“I would rather you didn’t be there.” He interrupted. “I don’t want you to see the process of it. I would rather you stay safe inside here and sleep during it all.”

“I can handle a little blood, William. You don’t have to be alone during this.”

be alone. Patrick will be at my side.” He brushed past her to the door. Even though the blood promise wasn’t until dawn, Enzo and the rest required his presence to talk

“William—”

had been through, he always

ripped. She still felt

out behind the cabins and towards the frozen lake. There was no

fight, huh?” Cordelia said inside her. Doris almost jumped at the sound. It was easy to forget she had

a good idea to get close to him.” Doris grumbled. “He drives me insane most of the time, I almost chased him down

It only made Doris more angry. She sat herself down on a fallen log by the

to be. All the books I

in. Doris rolled her eyes at

men were sweet and treated their women with respect. They didn’t try to irritate them every chance they had. They… they loved them and it

difficult side.” Cordelia said almost gently. Doris expected her to make fun for feeling the way she was. “He is certainly attracted to yours. He likes it when you

no matter what I am inside.” Doris whispered. “It should as easy

see Joseph standing a few feet away with his hands shoved deep in his pockets and dark circles under his eyes.

was glad he wasn’t dead, but another part of her wanted

Doris stood quickly and brushed off the snow from her

here?” Doris asked. Her eyes flickered to the

saw you leave your cabin and you looked upset. I thought I would check on you.” He took a small step towards her. Doris narrowed her eyes

can go back to the camp. I wouldn’t want Mr. Hugh seeing you out here with

sorry for what

you’re very sorry, but I don’t have time for this.” Doris started to walk back

Joseph held out his hands as if in surrender. “I haven’t stopped imagining your screams, they’ve haunted me. I don’t know what I can do to make it right with you, but I