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,

shoulders gently and she had to force herself not to step away from him when he lingered close. Instead, she held his arm as he opened the door. She didn’t miss the

this a good idea, your majesty? I thought she was to remain inside

other areas of her house. I don’t think it’s fair to deprive her of that, we will

quite big on the outside from my window.” Doris

Martin said with a smile. He led her down a hall that looked   endless before they turned down the main staircase. She tried to memorize all of it like a map in her mind. “It has about

“Is this one of the only castles that were

are more, but not many.” Prince Martin said. Doris swallowed the heavy feeling in her chest. That was good. If there weren’t many others, William had

her sick. Her appetite felt strange, as if

her through 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

even in the winter and it made her wonder if he had some sort of magic to have something like

admitted to watching her. He watched her, he listened to her private conversations. Doris had no

Martin led her through the rows until they reached a stone bench

on his face. Doris causally removed her arm

I… I can’t believe you did

inched closer to her. She could feel him watching her even when she turned her face away to admire the view.

it.” Doris finally said. When she turned back to him, it looked as if he deflated

would warm up to this place. I heard

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

would be.” Prince Martin stood and started to pace in front of 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 a

with whatever