Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 161 Freedom, at what cost

“I didn’t expect to see you in that form.” Beth said gently as she pulled Doris’s hair away from her face. Doris studied her friend in the mirror and wondered if it was fear she felt.

“I’m sorry to have startled you, I would have shifted back before I reached here but I didn’t have any clothes.” Doris admitted with a light blush. It was her least favorite thing about being a wolf-having to rip every outfit she wore. It wasn’t like the books where the clothes shifted back with her body without a tear.

Beth waved away her words. “I’d much rather you come back here rather than run through the palace naked and bruised. Don’t apologize to me for something you can’t control.”

Doris offered a small smile as her friend braided her long hair.(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) It was the first time in a few days that she didn’t feel as if she was about to throw up all over the place. She felt. fine. A little heavy headed, but fine for the time being.

“So, if I may ask, where are you all off to today?” Beth asked lightly. She glanced behind her shoulder as if she worried someone would be behind them listening.

“William wanted me to join him as he speaks to his brother about kingdom matters.” Doris hesitated. “It shouldn’t take long. Perhaps we can have dinner tonight.”

“I thought you hated politics!” Beth gasped. Doris rolled her eyes.

“I do, I just. He asked me to be there so I’m going.” Doris lifted her chin slightly. Beth raised her brows.

“You certainly have changed quite a bit since you left for the north.” Beth said as she went to grab Doris’s dress. It was a lovely sea foam day dress that reached her ankles.

“I think anyone that went through what I did would change at least a little.” Doris stood and went to change before Beth could respond. She didn’t want to hear if her friend thought the change was good or bad.

When she came out, Beth smiled widely. “You were meant to be a princess! I always told you

SO!”

“Beth, you are more of a princess than I will ever be.” Doris laughed. Beth scrunched up her nose as if she was offended. “Me? Absolutely not! At least not at this palace.”

A knock interrupted their laughter. Beth hurried and answered the door before another round of aggressive knocking started.

William closed the door.   His eyes swept over her frame quickly before his

stilled. Clearly she had misheard him. “I’m sorry?

soften his mood, he might

crown.”

want me to flirt with him?

darkened. “Of course not. I just want you to warm him up

might not be so willing if I do it again.” Doris picked at her nails nervously. Enzo entered the

Enzo grinned at Doris and ignored the glare William had set on him. He was dashing in an emerald green suit that fit close to his form, she

make him calm and ready for the conversation.” William said. “We haven’t really talked much in years. He won’t take my presence well if I went in first.” “Alright. I

clapped his hands. “Perfect, let’s

bit behind her as if they weren’t even together. Sweat formed on her brow, it was hard for her to even concentrate on what she was about to do. She knew Martin didn’t want to see her, he barely looked at her when they went to the play. Part of her didn’t even think he would

than she would have liked, they arrived at the library. She glanced back at them once before she pushed open the doors and left them slightly open for them to listen through-but not be

a thick book in his favorite chair where

when he heard

didn’t expect to see

of my favorite places.” Doris smiled up at him. It seemed to defrost his harsh side just a bit. “What are

He lifted the red book. “Just another collection of poems I found. I quite like this one. Did you ever read

in their journey-but she could never tell him that. “Oh! Yes, yes. I loved it. Thank you

for a lovely lady.” Martin said quietly. Doris picked at her nails when she didn’t

you still love to read poems.” Doris said quickly. She smiled widely and glanced

tamed her fake smile into something

wanted to come by to make sure you were alright

asking you that(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com). I’m sorry you had to be there when that

brows. “I don’t think it’s

that, I just mean—” Martin cleared his throat. “A life here is dangerous. I always wanted you