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?”

would be lovely! You should have told me,

slipped on shoes by the door before she joined him. He wrapped a cloak around her shoulders gently and she had to force herself not to step away from him when he lingered

instantly when he saw them. “Is this a good idea, your majesty? I thought she was to

see other areas of her house. I don’t think it’s fair to deprive her of that, we will be back soon.” Prince Martin said as

many rooms are here? It looks quite big on the

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  

one of the only castles that were abandoned by the

the heavy feeling in her chest. That was good. If there weren’t many others, William had a chance to find where she was and she could find her way back to him. Hopefully he knew where they

He led her through a large, bright kitchen that had several cooks at the stoves. It smelled heavenly, but the thought of eating made her sick. Her

the back entrance and immediately they 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 they came. Unless there was one along the back

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

not to think about how uneasy he made her feel when he admitted to watching her. He watched her, he listened to her private conversations. Doris had no idea he had become so obsessed with her…

reached a stone bench that looked awfully familiar

face. Doris causally removed her arm away from his own as she looked

I can’t believe you did all of this

course I did. What’s the point of wealth if you can’t spend it on those you care for?” Prince Martin inched closer to her. She could feel him watching her even when she turned her face away

When she turned back to him, it looked as if he

this place. I heard Beth comment

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

her. “I knew that it would be too much. I originally planned to tell you at the palace when you were ready, but then this war started and you were taken from me. I didn’t have

with whatever he