Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne
Chapter 195

Chapter 195

Chapter 195 Something blooms

William called his men in the tent after Doris had left. She sat by the open fire and tried to embrace itswarmth. Part of her wanted to seek out Beth and spill out all of her thoughts, but a bigger part wanted towait for William to come out. No matter how long that might take. Almost an hour had passed before hisguards exited the tent. Many went straight for their horses and took off through the trees without a singleglance back. Her heart rate quickened, were they off to end the war? Was the blood lust finally coming toan end?

Enzo caught her eye and nodded at her before he went to talk to the rogues that hovered nearby. It waslike weight lifted off her chest to know that the war was finally being called off. She silently prayed thatthis would be the end of unnecessary deaths for the kingdom. If William was crowned king, it could be anew start for so many lives. He didn’t realize how much hope his leadership could bring for his people. 6William exited the tent when everyone else seemed to be gone from it. He headed straight for herwithout lifting his gaze. As if he knew exactly where she would be. It felt like her heart tugged him closerto her as if there was an invisible string that connected them.

Doris moved over a little when he seated himself. He leaned forward and stared at the fire that wasgrowing dim before them. “It should all be over within the next few hours. I ordered my army to step backand to return to the palace to recover.” Doris gripped his hand. He squeezed it tightly. “I’m proud of you.You fought for what you believe in.” “My father still has the right to deny me the crown. As you said, hemight see me as a traitor for all of this. He knows I would never be a king like he was-he wanted Martinto be a copy of himself.” William stared down at their hands. “He could still give the crown to Daniel. Irefuse to fight Daniel for it.” “Daniel has no interest in becoming king, William. He never has had that onhis mind. He told me that he wanted nothing to do with politics once.”

“It doesn’t matter. If my father wishes it, it will be. Even if Daniel doesn’t want it. He could give me thecrown after our father passes, but every one would know that it wasn’t what the true king wanted.”

“I think you’re letting your mind get the better of you. Your father hasn’t once had interest in makingDaniel king. Don’t stress about tomorrow before today is over.”

William said nothing. Doris leaned her head against his shoulder. “Do you wish to return to the palacesoon? To see your father?” “Not yet.” William said simply. Doris knew better than to push him about it. Aloud horn made Doris and William jump off the log. He immediately moved in front of her to hide her fromview of whoever was about to enter the camp. Usually they only had horns blow like that at the palacewhen a lord was visiting.

As it was, a group of men slowly steered their horses into the camp. A man with white hair and fancyclothes looked down at William with his chin raised.

“Prince William? We heard you hadn’t yet arrived the palace. I’m glad we caught you here before youleft.” “The war is over. I’ve already called it off. You might as well turn back now and swallow whateveryou came to say.”

“Oh yes, we just heard as we were coming in here.” The man slid down from the horse. “We’re not hereabout that right now, though.” “What is it you want, Lord Edgar?” William asked. Another man pulled upand slid off his horse as well. The rest of the men stayed mounted on their horses but watched closely,Doris only guessed they were guards. “And Lord Theo. What brings you all the way out here?” Williamlooked at them as if he didn’t trust an ounce of their presence. Doris hadn’t heard much about either ofthem to know if this visit would be bad or good. “We heard what happened to your brothers and the LunaQueen. We heard everything.” Lord Theo sald. He was lanky and tall, unlike the shorter man beside him.William’s Jaw clenched at his words as if he wanted to know who was feeding them that information. Themen glanced at Doris behind William, he moved more in front of her until their eyes snapped back to theprince. “Is there anything I can do for you?” William asked sternly. “As I said, the fighting is over.” “Wecame to lend our support, Prince William.” Lord Edgar said. “In what way would you be lending yoursupport?” William asked. He kept his guard up even with the kinder look in their eyes. “We’re going to tell

your father that we think you should be named the next king.” Lord Theo said. He clasped his hands infront of him calmly. “No man that has gone through this much trouble should be casted aside. Youclawed your way to the top and didn’t care who went down in the meantime.” Doris chewed on the insideof her cheek as she watched William. His face was a mask of stone, she wondered if his words hit himmore than intended. “We also heard tales that you brought the rogues to back you up in this war. Noleader from this kingdom has been able to do that in decades. The rouges have always hoped for ourkingdoms downfall.” Lord Edgar said. “How did you manage to get them to join you in this fight?” “Wesaw him as the leader that could help pave our path to peace.” Enzo said from behind them. They turnedwith wide eyes when they saw the lord of the rogues stroll up to them. “You’re right to put your trust inWilliam. He has proven himself time and time again that he was always meant to wear that crown. Forthe first time in history, he made the rouges want to fight for royalty instead of fight with them.” The menstudied Enzo as if they weren’t sure what to make of his appearance. For so many years, the rogueswere enemies to this kingdom. Now William has brought them here as if they were equals. “Not even theking could unite the north with the kingdom.” Lord Theo observed. “He’s tried, he came back with a mate,but even so they still stayed separated. We all thought the north would be open to us when he wasmated, but it seemed to only push back more.” “The difference between William and his father is thatWilliam is sincere in his promises. His father was only out for his own needs and the rogues saw rightthrough him.” Enzo said. He clapped William on the back. “He has made us see a world that is far betterthan the one we were forced in because of his fathers actions.” The lords exchanged a glance. “Whenyou get back to the palace, we would love to have a meeting with you about the future of this kingdom,Prince William.” Lord Theo bowed his head. “We want to hear the ideas you have to better the future.” “Iwon’t take any meetings unless the crown is on my head. My path is not set in stone yet and I won’tpretend it is.” William said, his fists opened and closed at his sides.

LIVE TO JUMENTY Dlooms “We only ask for your time when you’re settled, of course. Not a momentsooner,” Lord Edgar smiled. “I have to admit, it’s been a long time since we’ve had a king that fought forwhat he believed in. Your father has always expected everything handed to him and when he didn’t get it,he gave up or forced it to go his way.” “My father has given up on a lot in his life.” William muttered. He

glanced through the trees as if he could see the palace from where he was standing. “I will not take afterhis ruling in the slightest if I’m crowned king,” “We don’t doubt that, your majesty.” Lord Theo bowedagain. “Please excuse us, we have to seek out your father. I’d say it’s time to lay the past to rest. Neworder is due.”