Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 148 Old habits come back

“1-I was um set to look after the rogues-“

“I just saw their food headed towards them, I don’t see you being the one to deliver it!” Mr. Carson narrowed his eyes as he looked her up and down. “The library hasn’t been cleaned since you left. I want you to scrub it from top to bottom before the end of the day. I will be coming by to check to make sure you’re doing it right incase you’ve forgotten.”

“Mr. Carson-“

“I don’t want to hear it! Go!” He shouted. The words came back in a harsh slap that woke Doris up. She turned and hurried down the hall feeling like the weak girl all over again. Her inner wolf tried to fight against the side of her that wanted to obey what everyone else demanded of her. She could feel Cordelia growl inside her. Low and certain, she wanted to take control but now wasn’t the time to let her.

Bitterly, she imagined his horrified face when he realized he screamed orders at the prince’s mate. It would be so satisfying to have those who stepped on her realize she mattered. What would they do when they thought of all the bad things they did to her when they didn’t know she was his mate? Would they regret it all? Or would they hope she wouldn’t remember any of

it?

But then again-she would rather just never see any of them ever again. They weren’t worth her troubles.(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)

The path down to the library was possibly the most familiar part in the entire palace. She could get there with her eyes closed without missing a single step. It was no doubt her favorite place in the whole kingdom, but she also remembered how dirty it had become in her absence.

Slowly, she opened the large doors and let the familiar creak rest deep in her bones. Would this always be her life if the king didn’t recover? She couldn’t imagine William letting her go after all they had been through. His anger showed through every time she mentioned wanting to be free-the king was her only hope and now that hope seemed lost and forgotten. It was unlikely William would let his mate go without some sort of fight.

Like clockwork, Doris went straight to the storage cabinets and brought out all the supplies she needed to clean the mess. Her mind went numb as she fell into old habits and scrubbed the floor on her hands and knees. Why hadn’t anyone been set to clean in her absence? She’d been removed from the library long before she even left to the north with William.

The sun started to go down and every inch of her could barely move by the time someone interrupted her. The large doors alerted their arrival loudly and made her duck behind one of the desks to scrub an area she’d forgotten. The scolding already rattled her brain and made her afraid to see the disappointment upon Mr. Carson’s face..   “Doris?” A deep voice called. Doris froze. His steps echoed through the room and stopped right by the desk she was hunched behind, as if he knew exactly where she was the second he stepped into the room and his body had no choice but to go to her.

in front of her and looked at her used rag

clean the library.” Doris said and dropped the rag in the dirty bucket of water. William gripped

have to be this anymore, Doris.” William said.

still slightly opened, she wondered if anyone was lingering outside. “They can still order me to do

is waiting for you if you want it.” William walked around the desk and swiped his finger across the surface as if he was checking

think it would be wise for me to accept

can have her moved out in an hour-”

so, I don’t think I’m ready to accept that title.” Doris said. He paused his pacing and eyed her but she pushed on. “I do care for you, William. You know I do. But I never wanted to become the lady of this palace-I just need some time to process it.” 1(This

She prepared herself for some sort of outburst or vengeful comment that would hit her where it hurt

William glanced around the library that now sparkled clean. “Unless you would prefer to stay in the library.” He said almost bitterly. She

personal maid? Are you

you.” William interrupted. He lifted his chin a little and she

“William-”

accept the title as my lady, you can at least accept this. I don’t see you as a maid

growled.

the room near

own damn bed for all I care.” William turned and headed

called after him. She quickly

them of your new title and if they set you to clean floors again, I’ll tear

to turn her head to keep in her laugh. She was truly disturbed if she found that part of him funny when she

my rooms, I’ll meet you there.” William grumbled.(This