Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 183 Cheap shots

Beth was escorted out of the cell a while later and left Doris alone once again with her thoughts. If Martin believed she was happy here, he would be more willing to prove to her that this place was perfect for them. He would let her roam free. She hoped.

And then the rest she could deal with as she went. If she was allowed out of her room, she could slip out and find a weapon to defend herself.

If only it was that easy.

Doris dozed off for a few hours when her exhaustion caught up with her. She woke at the first sign of knocking and it knocked any sort of sleep away from her. She quickly pushed the sheets away from her and got up just as Prince Martin opened the door.

“Sorry, am I disturbing you?” He took a step back towards the door. He wore a light green suit with slicked back hair. He smelled clean, as if he’d just come from a lavender bath.

“No, no. It’s fine.” Dorris cleared her throat. “Come in.”

Prince Martin looked at her strangely before he stepped in and closed the door behind him. “How are you doing today? I hope you enjoyed your morning.”

“Oh yes I did very much, I was just admiring the lovely painting on the wall. Did you have someone come in to hand paint all of this?” Doris traced the flowers with her fingertips.

“I did.” Prince Martin said. He brightened a little and stepped closer to admire the art with her. “I wanted it to be like the garden back at the palace. I always saw you out there after your shifts.”

“Is there a garden here? It’s been a long time since I got to enjoy one.” Doris said almost sadly. She sighed and raked her fingers through her hair that she was certain looked like a mess. She hadn’t thought once about her appearance since she arrived.

“Of course there is. Do you think I would have forgotten your garden?” Prince Martin glanced at the door and then back at Doris. “Would you like to see it?”

overly excited. She smiled warmly and nodded. “That would

gently and she had to force herself not to step away from him when he lingered

“Is this a good idea,

of that, we will be back soon.” Prince Martin said as he passed. The

are here? It looks quite big on the outside from my

royal court abandoned it years ago but I had it fixed up recently to be livable. It still needs work, but it’s almost there.” Prince Martin said with a smile. He led her down a hall that looked   endless before they turned down the main staircase. She

of the only castles that were abandoned by the royal

chest. That was good. If there weren’t many others, William had a chance to find

kitchen that had several cooks at the stoves. It smelled heavenly, but the thought of eating made her sick. Her appetite felt strange, as if she was hungry but she didn’t want to eat

stepped out to an enclosed pathway that led to the garden. Doris looked around for an exit, but the only one she saw was back the way

shoes crunched on the rocks as she entered the greenhouse. It was stunning. She couldn’t deny how much the sight took her breath away. Flowers bloomed even in the winter and it made her wonder if he had some sort of magic to have something

listened to her private conversations. Doris had no idea he had

her through the rows until they reached a stone bench that looked awfully familiar to the one back

you think?” He asked with a smile on his face. Doris causally removed her arm

I can’t believe you did all

you can’t spend it on those you care for?” Prince Martin inched closer

said. When she turned back to him, it

you would warm up to this place. I heard Beth comment on how much you adored your

I just needed time to take it all in.” Doris brushed her hair back. “I’ve never had anyone do something

I originally planned to tell you at the palace when you were ready, but then this war started

with whatever he said. “I