Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 181 Plans to keep

“Martin…” Doris started. What on earth was he talking about?

Martin held up his hand to stop her from saying any more. “I know it sounds crazy, but I know you, Doris. I know you have always wanted to be away from the palace and free.”

“How would you have known that about me?” Doris asked hesitantly. She took another small step back from him. She only talked about her freedom with Beth at the palace when they were alone.

Martin looked as if he had been caught red handed, but she didn’t know why. “I overheard you talking to Beth. I always used to hear you two talk about it with each other. You both had plans to be far from that palace and have a home of your own-with a man that loves you.”

“I don’t understand… we only talked about that in private.” Doris said slowly. Martin smiled innocently. “You…you listened to our conversations?”

“I think it’s better if you don’t ask about things like that. It’s not what’s important here.” Doris tried to shake the shivers that rippled over her body. Her mind conjured up an image of Prince Martin listening in on her late night conversations with her best friend. All the things they said in confidence that could have gotten them in serious trouble, had he heard all of it?

“What are you even doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be at the palace defending your throne?” Doris clenched her fists tight at her side. “Where is William?”

“I would guess he’s still trying to storm the palace like the fool I knew he was. It didn’t take him long, I knew he would act the moment he saw the palace wasn’t being guarded.” Martin shook his head in disappointment at his brother for falling right into his trap. Doris knew her uneasy feeling came from somewhere she was staring right at it.

“You wanted him to storm the palace?” Doris asked. “But why? Why aren’t you there to defend your crown? I don’t understand -”

“Because William killed my mother and our brother for the crown. He took everything from me and I’m finally taking something back.” Martin said almost gently as he took a step closer to her. She took another one back.

“Are you referring to me? I’m not something to be stolen, I’m a person. I have choices.” Doris said. “You may think you know everything about me, but you don’t.”

“Is that so? I thought you always felt you didn’t have choices”

was when I was a maid that didn’t know any better. I lived my life listening to other people and doing everything they said. Now I know how to decide for

I’m offering you the chance to be free of the palace.

that what you wanted?

a house but I wouldn’t be able to leave it.” Doris said calmly. How was this the same sweet man she used to sit next to in the library? When

would be able to leave freely. I would never make you stay here against your

I want to go back to the camp with Beth.” Doris moved to the door but he stepped in her

that. William will be looking for you soon out there and this war is not yet over.” Prince Martin reached out his hand to caress her cheek, she flinched away from him. “He can’t have it all, Doris. It just

you at the palace to defend your throne, Martin? William is there right now to take

if he had millions storm the palace, the crown has always been mine.

small breath. “What about your wife? Where is she?” Doris moved away from him before he could attempt

you know that. My mother wanted us to wed to make strong alliances, but neither

Grace always looked at you with

show for the world! She knew my heart did not belong

wolf? What did you do

slowly as he watched her. “I saw you fight out there. You might not be the most skilled, but you were fearsome. My mother was sent some drugs from the

lips,

hurt you, Doris. You’ll be fine in a few

it! You have to go put an end to all of this before more people die!” Doris moved to the door again but he stopped her. “I want

now.” Prince Martin moved towards her and Doris

Martin moved to leave, she didn’t miss the look of sadness in his eyes. “William took

forth. I have feelings and

behind him. She quickly ran up to push and pull at the knob even though she knew it was useless. Nothing she did would