Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne novel Chapter 4

#Chapter 4 Prince Martin?

“To celebrate Prince Martin’s upcoming marriage, there’s going to be an amnesty signed by the Alpha King. I heard that both of our names are on the list among many others!” Beth grinned in delight, Doris gasped and grabbed her friends’ hands.

“Are you serious? Our names on the list? You mean we might have our freedom soon?” Doris bounced a little on her toes as she squeezed Beth’s hands. All the places they could visit! All the things they could do! “You’re not lying, are you?”

“Why would I ever lie about that!” Beth laughed. “Unless you were truly hoping to marry a prince so you could stay at the Golden Palace forever.” She teased.

Doris cringed at her words, “I assure you I don’t. All I want is to be free of this place.”

Beth ignored her reaction and continued. “You know, you’re very beautiful Doris. Even more so than Lisa in my opinion. If you weren’t hiding every day in this library I just know a prince would have already fallen for you.” Doris felt her cheeks redden at her compliment, the idea of charming a prince was the last thing on her mind. In fact, she’d rather not think of a prince at all.

“Prince Martin would have been an excellent choice for you if he hadn’t just gotten engaged,” Beth rested her hands on her hips and paced the area around Doris. “Handsome, kind, well cultured and refined. He even loves books as you do, he’ll make an excellent king.” Doris sighed silently.

Beth seemed to be enjoying herself, she continued. “Prince Daniel, the Majestic General—the best warrior in the kingdom. He’s very handsome as well, most of the younger maids already have their hearts set on him.” Beth laughed. “He is a year younger than you, though. But I don’t think it really matters!”

Doris only wished she could melt into the floor and disappear forever if it meant this conversation would end. Her friend kept on. “And—well… Prince William. Extremely handsome but a terrible temper. I don’t think any lady has truly made it into his heart yet. But if you wanted to try—“

“That’s enough!” Doris almost shouted, she rested her hand against her beating chest. “Please, stop.”

“Is something wrong?” Beth stopped pacing and neared Doris. “Are you feeling alright?”

“I’m fine. I just—“ Doris hesitated. “I was thinking of how poor Lisa suffered, it made me sick thinking about all she went through.”

“Oh, yes. She has been through quite a lot.” Beth sighed. “I suppose no one in this Golden Palace is reliable enough to love.”

Doris widened her eyes at Beth’s words. If anyone had heard that, it was enough to get them killed. A lot of what her friend said today was more than enough to set them both in deep trouble with the palace, at least no one else really ventured into the Royal Library often. Though, the thought of anyone overhearing their conversation was enough for Doris to hold her tongue. There was so much she wanted to say, but what if someone—

Suddenly the grand doors of the library were pushed open. Both girls flinched at the loud creak and turned towards the sound. Sunlight pooled in from the bright hallways, they squinted their eyes against the harsh light and the man that entered made them both gasp.