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”

I lived my life listening to other people and doing everything they said. Now I know how to decide for myself. Prince

free of the palace. You can

whatever you wish with our house! Isn’t that what you wanted? You never have to

isn’t freedom, Martin. You’re offering me 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 did his admiration

you would be able to leave freely. I would

the camp with Beth.” Doris moved to the door

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

your throne, Martin? William is there

matter if he had millions storm the palace, the crown has always been mine. He can’t rewrite history

breath. “What about your wife? Where is she?” Doris

and straightened himself. “We were never meant to be together, you know that. My

looked at you with so much

heart did not belong to her.” Prince

I call to my wolf? What did you

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

lips,

you, Doris. You’ll be fine in a

that? There is a war happening out there and you are the main part of 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.

right now.” Prince Martin moved towards her

didn’t miss the look of sadness in his eyes. “William took everything from

back and forth. I have feelings and none of them

her with a sad smile before he left through the door and locked it behind him. She quickly ran up to push and pull at the knob