Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne
Chapter 222

Chapter 222

#Chapter 12 A mysterious man

Doris took another step back. Her heart picked up in her chest and she suddenly felt her fight or flightcome forward in her mind. “I don’t know what you’re talking about —“

Daemon lifted his hands in peace. “No, no. You got me all wrong, I don’t mean any harm.” He took afew steps back to give her space. She must have looked as if she was about to flee. “I only wanted tosay that you were incredible out there! I’ve only heard tales of white wolves, I never thought I would seeone for myself.”

Doris felt her face flush. “Did you follow me here? Is that why you’re out here.”

“T may have followed your path to see what you would do, but I only just caught up to you.” Daemonscratched

the back of his head and gave a slightly guilty smile as if he had been caught red handed. Dorisnarrowed her eyes and crossed her arms.

“What is it exactly that you want?” Doris asked. Her skin prickled when she thought of him seeing hershift back into her human form. Had he been spying on her this whole time? No—her while wolf wouldhave noticed him when she was on the mountain. “T suppose I just wanted to talk to you for a moment, nothing else. It’s not every day that people passby white wolves.” He leaned against one of the trees casually. “Do you work for the palace?”

“T suppose you could say that.” Doris glanced over her shoulder. “Shouldn’t you be on your way to thepalace? You don’t want to get in trouble.”

“T should be, but I ran into a pretty girl and now I want to talk to her.” Daemon grinned.

Doris sighed and pulled out the ring she wore on a necklace whenever she was about to change. “I’mflattered, but I’m spoken for. Even if I wasn’t, I’m not sure I would go fora mysterious boy that followedme through the woods.”

Daemon laughed. It was a deep sound that echoed off the trees all around her. “Understood. I’m just astrange messenger to the pretty lady. He’s a lucky man whoever he is—not many

can say their lover is a white wolf.” “What do you know of white wolves?” Doris asked. It felt like sheknew nothing about what she was beyond tales but everyone else knew tons.

“T heard that white wolves hold more power than any other species. The ones who are chosen as awhite wolf are said to be born to rule kingdoms. They’ re born to be rulers and leaders —they’re born tobe great.”

Daemon sounded in awe as he looked at her. Doris swallowed. She knew she didn’t live up to that sortof expectation —at least not yet. Long before she ever knew that she was a white wolf, she’d heardtales just like the ones he spoke of.

They were legends from birth. Unstoppable forces that could take down anything. Doris felt weakerthan ever after her taste of power. It was better to let him believe she was this big strong wolf thatcouldn’t be messed with unless he wanted death. “T also heard that they are a force and could bringanyone to their knees.” He said thoughtfully as he watched her, breaking her thoughts.

“T don’t know about all of that—“

“T can see the legends were true.” Daemon interrupted. “I saw you run, I saw how you glowed andraced through the trees faster than light. I don’t think I’ve ever seen something move like that—and Iused to work for the military.”

“Do you not anymore?” Doris eyed him. His compliments were almost making her feel flustered.

“Nah, I got an injury on the field and now I’m just a useless messenger boy.” He laughed a little. Dorisfrowned. “Well, I better get to the palace. I have to make it there before the rulers set to leave theirpalace.” Daemon started down the path. “They’re coming to visit?” Doris quickly went to follow. “Therulers are coming here?”

“Yeah, they want to meet the new king.” Daemon said in a bright voice as she followed him. Doris eyedthe envelope in his grasp and wished he would just hand it over so she could see exactly what it said. “Ihave to stay and await their arrival to make sure all their needs are met before they get here.”

“You didn’t mention you would be staying.”

“T suppose I didn’t want to excite you too much.” He smirked a little, stepping around a large rock.Doris rolled her eyes.

They approached the palace quickly. “Well, here we are. I assume you can replace your way to the front.Good day.” Doris said. She clenched her cloaka little tighter. Daemon bowed to Doris i nan extravagantway.

“T thank you, my lady, and I hope to see you soon.”

Doris nodded her head before she hurried to the side entrance of the palace before anyone could seeher talk with the boy. The last thing she needed was gossip about her anda mysterious handsomestranger. They would eat her alive and all she would get would be William’s wrath.

The floor was cold against her feet. She hadn’t even realized that she’d forgotten her boots in theforest. Not even the rocks or tree branches distracted her from her mind.

Doris ignored the questionable look as she hurried to her room across the palace. She didn’t care howdrained, messy, or pale she looked. She needed rest before William had her stay up all night to watch

the baby.

“T wouldn’t trust that one if I were you.” Cordelia said in her ear. It made Doris slow her steps a little.

“T don’t—but why do you say that?” Doris asked in her mind. There were too many people around forher to talk freely.

“T don’t know... something about him made me feel off. I got a strange feeling when he was near you.”Cordelia said. “I could be wrong, but I would be careful.”

“T don’t think I’ll be seeing him again, don’t worry.” Doris entered her empty room and felt a horrible ache hit her heart. William still had their baby out at meetings or whatever else he was dealing withinstead of letting him sleep in their room like a baby should.

“Rest, Doris. Don’t let your mind be corrupted with hurt. You need to heal after what you went through.”Cordelia urged. It almost felt as if she was pushing her towards the bed. Doris changed into hernightgown and fell against the sheets.

Her body felt as if it melted against the silk. Nothing had ever felt more comfortable than her bed did inthis moment.

She hadn’t even realized she had fallen asleep when she heard her baby cry. William was fast asleepnext to her and she almost had the nerve to shove him off the bed.

He would feel her own wrath when the time was right.