Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne
Chapter 21

Chapter 21 Leave her

Ne, don't admit it!

Duris silently berpad Velody not to s Word about the tip. If she admitted it wa hern, Prince WilliamWouldn't want het anymore. And Doris needed him to want her Lady Jane tald Doris he testedMelody to see if the World IDW impatient and bribe his valet to get into his favors, she had-butDoris stopped it for Melody’s own good. Didn't she realize that she helped her in the end? The golddidn’t matter one bit, but it was no use trying to delend herself. Melody would always see the wrongin everything Doris did, even the things that weren't true. It was fine, Daris would let her believe shewas a thief. Perhaps she might be lucky enough to be released back into her old position at thelibrary.

The pain made her almost dizzy. she couldn't part her lips without it vibrating through her verybone and making her groan from agony. It was no use, nobody would listen to her now even if shetried.

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he Moledy’s 1 TEW wile and inment Sheluked up at Pring William Boris Twirl her head back againstthe floor when it it was too heavy to keep up At least Melody ke hov tu think of a quick excux, Dorisonly hoped Prince William Wouldn't

right through the shimmenne lie.

The room almost darkened when huis De Steped through. Everyone lenged And threw nervousplaces at each other, He turned his sharp glare on Doris, in his eyes she could prctically hear hiswords ring through her head. You lied to me. So what if she had? Nothing mattered anymore, Doriswauld be lucky to see the daylight break tomorow. His anger was the least of her concerns whenshe laid in her own blood,

Melody stepped forward cautiously, her hinds shook a little when she raised them towards him as ifshe were approaching a beast. Which wasn't very far off from the truth. “Your majesty. I'm so sorrythis has disturbed you. I will get her out of here.”

“I don't care how you treat your servants.”

He put Donis flinched i blom of a new sont of hint pierced her chest “uit El din cetul scendon't everlet me See you act that way again. This is not how a lady ACEN."

*Y-V. of COUTSC YDIT mjesty.” Melody howed her head, her cheeks pink. Doris hoped she was atthe very least embarrassed for what she'd done. even though Prince William didn't seem to care onebit what happened to Doris..

“I came here for a reason.” Prince William said calmnly, his back straight and eyes dark is he lookeddown at Melody: “As my lady. you're responsible for hosting Luna Queen's birthday party this year."Oh! Yes, of course!” Melody's face brightened as she clasped her hands excitedly. “Thank you, yourmajesty. I won't disappoint you.” Doris closed her eyes for a moment as they spoke. It was obviouswhy Melody was so excited, it meant her ladyship was finally being recognized in the Golden Palaceby assigning her this task Doris was relieved, even though she shouldn't be. Melody didn't deserveanything good happening to her, but if she stayed on

his ad side-Dons would be free in a few months. That's all that truly mattered

I she could stay alive that lonel atleast.

Before William stepped out, he slapped in front of Doris. She flinched a little 15 if she knew he wasthere, but didn't want to open her bruised eyes to look up at hitz She didn’t want a lick of pity fromthe prince, or anyone for that matter:

"You need to get oui mate a doctor,” Waylor growled, his anger roared through him. “I'm gonni ripthat woman in half for what she did to her."

William ignored the rage and left without another word.

Doris was sent to the medical ward, though she couldn't really remember much about her journeythere. The only thing she remembered was the feeling of soft sheets against her aching skin beforeshe saw darkness.

When she finally woke the next morning, the pain still lingered. Her hand was bandaged and hergown was clean-a relief considering she was certain she would wake in a pool of her own bloodgan Darin ways kraw her lite me

HEYET Target how true that was atter last night. It didnt maken why she u thred that FCE Vllamh redfor her life, it shouldn't have come as a slack when she knew that was the all lame He'd seen themark that he leit on her the night he toe her dress off. hadn't he? Or maybe he hadn’t-iu didn'tmatter, Darts was only glad he still wanted Melody and mother.

Doris slowly tried to sit up and saw Betli seated by her bed with concern on her features. She lookedterrified to see Dans like this.

"Heth, you're herel” Doris suid weakly. Erth quickly made her lay back again.

* Easy there, Doris. The doctor just came by and deminded you get a proper rest.” Beth stood. “Imade your favorite meal.”

“They allowed you to come visit ne?” Doris spoke quietly. her throat hurt too much to speak anylouder. Everything hurt, if she was honest.

“I heard what Melody did to you and asked for a leave to come visit you. You Inn hour fast anseintravele here” herh

Sald Luftly as she p red a plate. Dar wasn't be if she would be the 1

ny of it, but would try for her friend. It did smell is fully good.

“Thank you, Bethlt meansa kit that you came to visit me.” Dirig tried to smile.

"Oh please! I know you would do the Sane for me in a heartbeat.” Beth valle stemning place ani atray as she eyed Doris from top to bottom. She frowned as she took in the sight of all the bandagesand bruixas. Doris could see the sadness in her cyes. “You must be in so much

Doris laaked down at her bandaged hands and swallowed. She realized that the only person in theworld who truly cared for her wellbeing was here with her. For that, she was grateful.

“I know from the moment Melody demanded you to be her Lady's Maid that she was going to useevery chance she could to abuse you.” Beth set the try by her table and crossed her arms. “She is theabsolute worst,”

“I suppose you can't blame it all on her. since she thinks I stole her money.* Doris said hinterluOrateful to have at least one

pah on her side. He heart d for 1 month when : Elmliard how much

Toom with her and her all muut the TEDELE OHp while she thinded TOWEL buses. She had her le boMaudy forced here to become her lady's hid and made her life eVCD Wohan

I just feel so emble then I see you like this ” Heth leaned down to mp

aris's hand uitly as its formed in her eyes. “Is there anyway you can back to your old job and leaveher?’ I'eru Certified she will punt you to your death the next time she gets mad at you.” A teardropped from Beth's eyes. “You Promised we would leave the Palace with me, together.”

Leave Melody? There was nothing more Doris winted, but now she knew Melody would never letthat happen. As a mhaid, she didn't get to decide her own fate. She didn't get to decide where togo of what to do, it was all chosen for her. Melody was the lady of Prince William, she had so muchmore say that Doris would ever have in this Palace. All she had to do was say a simple no and anyrequest Doris had would be shut down officially, there

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Beth became silent for a manent, bly she stood and looked little defeated that she couldn't do moreto help her friend Suddenly, a light lit up her face .. “Doris What if I talk to Prince Martin? I'm sure hewould help!”

“Prince Martin?” Doris asked with wide eyes, shocked at her friend's suretion.