Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne
Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Chapter 33 Prince William had done so much more

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Doris wasn’t ѕurе hоw many hours passed wher she Tirually woke Light streamed in from the p adCurtains, F H ment she’d forgotten all abit prison and poison. Only the pain reminded her of the miseryshe suffered from Prince Jack’s hands. “oh, Doris!” Beth’s familiar voice calmned Dons’s growing fear. “Iwas so worried, you’ve been out for

Deris tried to sit up, Beth rushed over to help adjust her pillows. Suddenly she realized she was in theirroom—the Toom she shared with Beth before Melody asked her to be her lady’s maid. “I they sent mehere?” Doris asked weakly.

Yes. Prince William asked for you to be moved here instead of the cell.” Beth smoothed out her blanketsand brushed back her hair. Doris was relieved to see she was no longer in the dreadful prison attire, shewas in her own night clothes. “He did?” Doris said, unable to keep the surprise from her tone. She wasthrilled to be back with Beth. It made her feel so much safer and happier than any other place in theentire kingdom could. “Yes, I think he wanted to make sure you had someone to take care of you. Thepalace gave me these days off to look after you.” Beth spoke gently. as if she were afraid her volumemight hurt Doris’s ears. She was surprised to hear the palace allowed Beth to stray from her duties justfor Doris, perhaps she was closer to death than she thought. “Prince Daniel came by twice already tosee you, I’m sure he’ll be here any minute to check on you

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Denis tried to sit up straighter: “Oh, please don’t on my account!” Prince Daniel hurried forward to helpDanis. She flushed a little at his touch, Heth med at her behind Prince Daniel’s shoulder “I’m going to getmore towels, I’ll be night back!” Beth said before she slipped out. Prince Daniel looked as if he hadn’tslept much, he smiled down at Dons and cleared his throat. “I left you flowers earlier.” He gestured to thepink roses by her bed, Doris slowly turned herself to be the bouquet. “I picked them from the gardens, Isaw you looking at them a few weeks ago so I took . guess that they might be your favorites.” “Oh my.“Doris whispered and lifted her fingers to brush across the petals. “They’re lovely. Thank you, yourmajesty.” *Please, call me Daniel.” He pulled up Beth’s chair so he could sit by the bed. “There’s noreason for you to call me your majesty or Prince Daniel in private.” Doris opened her mouth to object, butclosed it after a moment and smiled at him. It was odd to even think of calling a prince by his first name,but Daniel was different. He’d been a friend before he was a prince to her.

her tors and winced. “Doris, what’s wrong. Dort hurt? Daniel stond quickly and looked around the Tom.He grabbed a small fans of medicine by her table and poured werVR of it on spoon Carefully, he broughtit to help and held the back of her head to help her sip lt properly.

1.CO After a few moments, the medicine started to settle in. She slowly leaned back against the pillowsand took a breath. Daniel set down the battle and naved to grip her hand that wasn’t banda.ped. “Areyou feeling okay?”

Yes, the pain is fading a little. Thank you, your—” Prince Daniel gave her a look, she smiled. “Daniel.”**Did Prince Willian do that to you? Did he hurt you?” Daniel asked gently, though his eyes looked a littleangry at the thought. Doris shook her head. *Prince Jack did, he wanted me to confess but 1 wouldn’t.”Doris said as she blinked away a few tears that threatened to come out. Nothing would be moreembarrassing that crying in front of a prince. A flash of anger crossed Daniel’s features, for a momentshe understood why he was a feared Warrior. When he was angry. even for a second, he lookedmurderous. His face cooled back to normal and he squeezed her hand. “I’m sorry this happened, I know

it wasn’t you. I don’t care what any of them. say. I know you would never poison someone no matter howcruel they were to you.” Doris weakly squeezed his hand back, “I appreciate your support, truly. Thankyou for standing up for me.” Daniel nodded, a fierceness in his gaze. “Of course. Always.”

Prince Daniel stayed through dessert where she

He only left the Hell returned from her very long trip to menee tawels but Daris didn’t mind. The Willsglad to his company.

Prince Martin came by aller she was settled in bed

1. in. May I came in to see her?” He askada startled Leth. It was tare for any maid to s a prince upclose, let alone two princes in the same day. Beth curtsied and hadded, quickly allowing the CrownPrince inside. Prince Martin stopped for a moment when he took in the sight of her. She bet shelooked horrible, she couldn’t even imagine what kind of bruising her face suffered. After a breath, hestepped forward with a book gripped in his hand. “I wanted to see how you were feeling I’m sorry 1can’t stay long.” He said gently. “I’m doing fine. Thank you for coming. your majesty.” The side ofPrince Martin’s mouth lifted, he gestured to the stat by her bed. “May 1?” He asked, Doris noddedand he took his seat. “I brought you a book, I thought you might Now a bit bored in here.” “Oh! Howkind.” Doris took the small book and smiled when she realized it was the same poetry book headored. She glanced up to see Beth watching them curiously. She would have thrown a pillow at herfriend if she had more energy. “It’s one of my favorites, I got you a copy so you could read it as well.”Doris smiled as she flipped through the pages. Sadly, it seemed it was not the same copy he wrotenotes upon. Though, he did write her name on the first page along with his own to indicate it wasfrom him. Part of her heart warmed when she realized he must have purchased another copy so shecould read it as well. Who

knew the princes were so kind? She’d worked here in the palace for years and only recently had shediscovered that two of the princes were pure gentlemen. “Thank you, Prince Martin. I really appreciate

this.” Doris closed the book lightly and held it to her chest. He smiled at her, a light in his green eyes. “Ialso appreciate the time you stood up for me.” He waved away her words with a frown. “It didn’t doany good, clearly.” He said as his eyes raked over her injuries. *Prince Jack is quite persuasive whenhe thinks he’s right or when he wants something.” “Still, I’m thankful for your kindness. Not many peoplewould stand up for a maid like me.” Prince Martin glanced down at her bandaged hand before he mether eyes again. “Some people are worth it, no matter their titles.” He stood and brushed the wrinkles offhis pants. “I hope you feel better soon, Doris. Perhaps I’ll see you in the library again.” Prince Martinturned to leave before she could say another word. The door closed and both of the girls stared at it for amoment in shock before they looked at each other. Beth grinned widely. “Are you sure there’s nothingbetween you two? I can practically feel the tension between you!” “Tension?” Doris said, confused“There’s nothing between us at all, Beth. He’s getting married to Lady Grace, remember?” “Yes, but doyou know what he’s been doing for you? Beth took the seat Prince Martin had just used. “He beggedLuna Queen to let you go when you were in prison. Every single day he tried to convince her to releaseyou, as did Prince Daniel.” “They did?” Doris glanced at the door he’d just left

through -Yes! But…” Beth glanced back at the door as well to make sure it was closed. “Surprisingly.Prince william had done so much more than both of them.”