Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne
Chapter 105

Chapter 105

Chapter 105 I’ll make it right without losing all of their trust.

“Enzo?” Doris whispered and glanced back at the door behind her to make sure Joseph hadn’t comeback from the loud sounds. She hurried across the room and climbed on the dresser to see him better.“What are you doing out there?”

“I came to talk to you, of course.” He grinned. Doris wished she could hug him and strangle him at thesame time. Now was not the time for his charms, even though she kind of missed him these past fewhours. She tried to peer around him but only a rush of cold air greeted her face and chilled her cheeks.“He’s not here, love.”

“Why aren’t you inside talking to me? You own Life Pharmacy, don’t you?”

“Ah, I do. Currently, as you know, we have come to a bit of a disagreement and I’m afraid my appearancehere will only shake the waters more than necessary. I just needed to speak with you for a bit withoutmaking it worse.”

“Where is William?” Doris asked, and almost cursed herself for it.

“He’s fine, he’s pacing my camp like a wild animal and growling at anyone that comes near him ormentions your name. As you can tell, he’s perfectly normal.” Enzo glanced behind his shoulder before hefocused back on her. “I’m going to try and get them to release you sooner with whatever sway I have left.They haven’t hurt you, have they?”

“No, they’ve actually been respectful.”

“I’m glad to know that hasn’t changed.” He sighed and seated himself in the cold snow. She winced, itmust have been utterly freezing. “Doris, there’s something I wanted to tell you before I go to William. Isee you as someone that actually likes me rather than wanting me to fall off the nearest cliff and endurea horrible death.”

Doris glanced behind her before she settled on the dresser. “What is it?” She whispered. “William hasbeen planning on trying to make it right for the rogues if he becomes king, but I don’t think it would bewise for me to believe him. I’ve already lost so much trust just allowing him to stay at my camp and nowI’ve become the reason you’re in a cell again.”

Doris frowned. “I don’t blame you, Enzo. You didn’t order this to happen.” “Ah, of course you don’t. Youare the sunshine to my current gloom. Do you blame me for wanting to take House Arnold down mywhole life?”

“No, not after what I learned. I would want the same thing if I was in your shoes, Enzo. What they didwas unforgivable.” “Then you wouldn’t blame me for still wishing the downfall even after knowingWilliam?”

“Do you not trust that William would stay true to his word?”

Enzo rolled his eyes to the sky and let out a deep breath. “If you had been in one of those meetings,perhaps you would see more clearly than I am. I’m sorry for not trusting you to join us.”

Doris almost laughed. “I’m only a maid, Enzo. I have no business being in any of your meetings and Inever took offense to it.”

“That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard you say, my love. You’re so much more than a simplemaid and everyone knows it. You may still have those thoughts in your head, but I’d say it’s time to kickthem out and start realizing you have so much more to offer.”

Doris didn’t know what to say to that, she quickly changed the subject. “Why are you here, Enzo? If notto break me out of this tiny hole. Which I already know is quite impossible.”

“I suppose I thought I could somehow get you out of this, but I saw how much they doubled up on theirguards and i knew it was a message to me. Still, i had to see that you were okay. I only trust my own

eyes and no one’s word.”

“Are you going to try to take House Arnold down when we leave here?”

“I would be a fool if I didn’t try. I respect William and what he plans but if he can’t make that happensoon, I will have to do what’s best for my people. I fear I’ve already lost too many of them because of thatprince. I don’t think I’ve slept a moment since he’s come to the camp.”

“Then I suppose you’ll have to get me out of here so we can leave you to your misery.” Doris said with asmall smile. How could she try to tell this man to trust William when she didn’t truly trust him herself? Hehid parts of himself and exposed them at the times she least expected. Deep down, she knew he was agood man. As much as she hated to admit it, he was. But it was not her duty to convince him, it wasWilliam’s.

“Will you at least tell me what Prince William has promised you and the rogues?” Doris asked.

“He’s promised a lot.” Enzo sighed. “He wants to end the horrible tax and try to unite our lands if westand with him but I know the rogues don’t want that. We want to be free, not united. We don’t care if itsets us apart from everyone else.”

Doris nodded. She felt the same way about herself. She didn’t care how much she had to pay or whatshe had to do, she wanted to be free and that was the end of it. Even if it meant she was on her own. og “No matter what he does, we will always be seen as the lowest of low. Even if he is king, nothing willchange. That would take generations for it to change. New lives and new thoughts, not us. My roguesaren’t capable of it-look what they’ve done to you just because you were seen near him. If they hadn’tacted this way, I might have considered it.”

Doris reached out her hand and he leaned down to place his in hers. “You always do what’s best for yourpeople, I believe that.” She squeezed and he smiled. “He wants support and I know he needs yours, but Ican’t tell you to give it to him if it’s not what you think is right.” Especially when she couldn’t even give

Prince William her own support. It was hard to tie yourself to someone when you wanted to be free.”Despite this mess, you’re their leader.”

Enzo squeezed her hand and glanced over his shoulder again before he lowered his voice. “I met withPatrick before I came here. I’m glad they came to a peaceful agreement to let you free. I’ll be waiting foryou at that church with William and we’ll take it from there.”

“Do you think the rogues will stay true to their word?” Doris whispered. A flash of concern crossed hisfeatures but he smiled before it lingered.

“If they don’t, I will come get you myself. That is, if William doesn’t break through the doors first. Truly,you should see how horribly he’s sulking without you. He’s said he shouldn’t have left at least a hundredtimes. And that he should have picked you up and forced you with him another hundred.” Enzo smiled ather frown. “And I told him that if he made you go against your will, he would have been sorry, I know youwould have given him hell for it.” 1

Doris laughed a little and covered her mouth. She wasn’t sure how sound proof the rooms were but shedidn’t want Enzo to get in trouble for this visit. He had to gain back the trust of his rogues somehow.

“Now, be careful in here and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. They won’t hurt you unless you give them areason.” Enzo let go of her hand and moved to stand. “Oh, and watch that guard. He’s a little sweet onyou, I can tell.”

“What?” Doris felt her cheeks heat. “No he’s not, he’s just being kind.”

Enzo laughed. “I can’t wait to tell William how you’ve already got a guard in love with you. He’ll comehere and tear down this wall and you’ll be out in no time.” 1 Doris wanted to reach through the windowand smack him. “Stop being ridiculous. He’s just kind.”

“He was looking at you with hearts in his eyes. Can’t say I blame him, love.” He leaned down to look ather once more. “I will be back for you. This is my fault and I’ll make it right without losing all of their trust.”

Doris offered a small smile. “I have no doubt you will—”

The door behind her started to rattle, Enzo quickly closed the window just as the door opened.