Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne
Chapter 208

Chapter 208 Friends stay in your heart foreverWilliam didn’t take the news of Doris going into the village with Beth very well. He insisted that shetake his guards with her, but that would only cause more curious glances. Eventually he let it go,because he knew he had to. This was the first trip Doris and Beth would have in their freedom.a reas“Don't you look like a doll!” Beth grinned when she saw Doris hurry down the steps. Doris wore alovely light pink dress with a matching sun hat and cloak on top. The snow had finally melted off theground and gave her a reason to want to dress pretty for her first outing “I had to try and look aslovely as you.(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)” Doris grinned and wrappedher arm through hers. Doris had made sure Beth was sent new clothes overnight so she didn't haveto look at the maids uniform any longer. She wore a light green day dress with a black cloak on top.“I'm surprised that William let you come out!” Beth laughed. They walked down the front steps andthe guards didn’t pay them more than a glance. Doris even held her breath for a moment, expectingthem to say anything. But they didn't, they let them go because they were free. “He didn't want meto. He wanted us to travel with a guard but I thought it would be so much more obvious if we didsomething like that.” Doris glanced back at the palace as they made their way down the pathtowards the nearest village. No one had followed. “I wouldn't let you out if I were him either. Anyman would fall over themselves just to have you!” Beth grinned. She seemed so happy and excited,she looked as if a large weight had fallen off her shoulders and it was the first time Doris hadnoticed it. She wondered if she looked the same.The village walk took a lot longer than they expected, but once they arrived it was filled withexcitement."Oh my! It looks like it's a market day!" Doris bounced on her toes before she calmed herself. Theywere supposed to blend in, not act like fools.Beth seemed to think the same. She instantly tried to cool her features as they wandered throughthe streets lined with small booths. There were some with flowers, jars of jam, books, even clothes.Doris saw homemade jewelry and leather notebooks for sale, it was all so exciting,The girls went to every single booth. Doris bought a few unique books that she knew would neverbe in the library as well as a jar of homemade jam. She knew she didn't need any of it since she hadall she needed and more at the palace, but it felt good to spend a little of her coin on simple things.It made her feel... happy. Beth was no better. She bought herself a dress, lovely little hair pins andmarmalade. When her back was turned, Doris bought a small gift for her friend and shoved it deepin her pocket before Beth could see what it was.After searching through every booth, the girls ventured off the the main street and towards themiddle of the village where it was a lot calmer.“I've never felt such a rush in my life!” Beth gasped. Her cheeks were red as if she had just run amile.(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) She looked down at her items with thebiggest smile on her face, “No one even looked at me as if I was a maid!They just thought I was one of them!” “You're not a maid anymore, Beth.” Doris bumped hershoulder. “You're so much more and you always have been.”Beth smiled a little and opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. Doris pulled herfriend towards a small bakery on the end of town. “I hope they have things for lunch, but Iwouldn't mind just eating pastries.”Once they seated themselves in the back with their warm cups of tea and sweets, Beth grippedDoris's hand before she could pick up her brownie. “Oh Doris, I can't wait another minute. I have totell you something.” “What is it, Beth? You can tell me anything!” “1-"Beth glanced around. Thebakery was small, but enough people talked louder than they did and paid them no attention. “I'mleaving as soon as we get back to the palace.” “What? So soon? Where will you go?” Doris sat upstraighter. Her hunger pains dulled instantly as if they were never there. Her best friend was leaving?"Well..." Beth's cheeks warmed, she gazed down at their hands shyly. “Enzo asked me if I wanted tosee the north. I mentioned that I always wanted to see a place covered in mountains of snow and hesaid it's almost always like that there. And—and I can't stand to live another minute at the palaceknowing I'm free.”"Oh, Beth...” Doris felt tears prickle her eyes. She had no idea Enzo was leaving too. “I'm so happyfor you.” Beth looked up with a light in her eyes. “You are? I was so afraid to tell you, I didn't want tobreak your heart.”“Beth, you being happy makes my heart whole. I will miss you with every fiber of my being, but I willbe at peace knowing you are happy out there.” Doris squeezed her friends hand and wiped hereyes. She knew she probably smeared the makeup she put on for today, but she didn't care."You always have a room at the palace if you want to come back.” Doris continued. “Please don'tforget me, please don't love another friend more than me and please write to me.”“Love another friend more than you? Are you mad! There is no other friend I could ever love morethan you, you will always be my best friend.” Beth smiled through her tears. “I always thought itwould be you and me out there.” “Me too.” Doris whispered. “Promise you will come visit my babywhen they're born.” “I'm coming for an entire month when you have the baby! You won't be able toget rid of me!” Beth grinned. She reached across to wipe the stray tear from Doris's cheek. “Youbetter tell me when it's coming so I can get here in time.”“I will.” Doris laughed. “Enzo is a wonderful man, but no one deserves you Beth. Not even I.” Dorispulled out a small box from her pocket and slid it to Beth. “What's this?” Beth took the box with anexcitement. “What did you get me, Doris Goodwin?" “I got you something to celebrate our firstouting... and now for you to remember me by.”Beth opened the box to see two necklaces with a flower pressed against glass as the pendant. Onewas blue for Beth, and one was pink for Doris. Beth didn’t have to say anything, she placed the pinkflower one in Doris’s hand and quickly put on her own.It wasn't diamonds, it was a simple pendant on a chain that represented their friendship. Beth hadto cup her mouth to keep in the sounds of her tears."Doris..." She whimpered.Doris gripped her hand. “I'll always be with you now, wherever you go.” She whispered. . Beth gotup to hug Doris as tightly as she could. Doris didn’t want to let go, but she knew she had to. Afterthey finally ate their food and walked back to the palace, a carriage was waiting at the front. Enzoleaned against it with his hands in his pockets and eyes to the sky. He smiled when theyapproached him. “I don’t normally like to break hearts on such a beautiful day, but I'm afraid it'stime for me to go.(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)” Enzo said as he steppedup to Doris. He gave Beth one long lingering look before he looked down at Doris again. “I don'tknow how I will get through my days without your voice, I might faint away to dust.” Doris saiddramatically. Enzo grinned and pulled her into a hug. Doris closed her eyes and tried to pull backthe tears that wanted to rush out of her eyes. When he gripped her shoulders and pulled away, shehad failed—her tears poured out anyway. Enzo wiped them away for her. “Send for me if you needme to kick a king's ass. I will come to your aide as fast as I can with a smile on my face. Although, Iknow you can kick his ass better than I can.”Doris laughed through her sniffles. “I don't know what I'm going to do without your confidence inme, Enzo.” “You don't need me to remind you that you are incredible. You're a white wolf-No, evenbetter—you're Doris. You are the best thing that could have ever happened to his kingdom.” “I'mlucky to know you, Enzo. Unfortunately for you—I also told Beth to call for me if she needs me tokick your ass.” Enzo threw back his head and laughed. “Good. I hold you to that.” Doris hugged himone last time before she threw her arms around Beth. "Please come visit me as soon as“I'm already planning to in a week.” Beth whispered. Doris wiped her eyes and stepped back. Shewatched her friends climb into the carriage. Enzo ever the gentleman as he helped Beth up. Sheleaned out the window and waved to Doris as the carriage pulled away.