Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 23 At least William is capable of one

The day of the pity had the hallways buzzing with rush. Haris could hear the

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Daris carefully dabbed each mark that could be seen when she wore her unifar, and then dotted a bit of rose 6fto her cheeks and lips. It helped her appear less pale and more... lively. Ever since she returned from the medical Ward, she looked as if she were drained of life. It is about time she look somme of it back and allowed herself to take care of herself for once.

There was no point in moping around, no one was going to see her tonight anyway. Doris moved her hair behind her

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"Oh, hello Thank you.” Duris's EYES fickered to her hand. Blood had started to seep through the white fabric. “Are you alreht?

“I-10, actually. I'm not.” Doris opened the door a little wider and furrowed her

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Doris’s lips parted, she wished she cauld HAY no. She wished she was the type of person to close the door and pretend she hadn't been asked for help. She wished she could lay down and sleep until the party was over

but she wasn't that sort of person at all.

“Peony, go to the medical ward and treat your wound. Don’t worry about the party. I'll take your place.”

Peony's eyes brightened at Doris's words. “Oh! Thank you, Doris! Truly!” She

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“What'le vau doine here” Mr. Carson asked, starting her. He eyed her Appearance but didn't say a word about it. I thought you were resting.”

“I was.” Dons Viped her sweaty palms on her skirt. “Buat Peony injured herself and asked me to step in."

Mr. Carson let out an annoyed huff and placed a platter in her hands, “Go place this by Prince William and stand off by the wall until someone gives you another order. Refill iny glasses that need it and tend to their needs, but stay out of the way.” He demanded.

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placed on almost every Surface. The A s were all scaled and dining at their

own tables-i bil away from the royals. Not one of them looked unhappy. Quins Surrtched upon their faces as they

leasted.

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drible. Dons almost lost her loating when she realized his green eyes were on her. He sriled when they looked

azes, she offered a small one back and looked away before Lady Grace whet. At least it weed he remembered her she pushed away the thought of Beth's uggestion to ask hun for help.

Doris still felt the burn of someone watching her. It wasn't until she finally dragged her gaze to Prince Williams that she discovered why. He was the only one who wore black to this bright party, he stood out for more than just his handsome features and rogue title. His presence demanded attention and Doris

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Daris planeet around the room and picked at her nails. She looked anywhere but Prince William She wasn't sure if he was still watching her, but someone else definitely was now. Her Eyes locked with the icy stare of the Luna Queen herself and Doris felt her heart stop for a moment. Luria Queen tilted her head

William was seated and back to Doris. She made the gesture for Doris to come closer

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Daris olid het ze to the man next to Luna Queen that she hadn't noticed befant. He was seated back lazilly in his chair 15 if he wished to be anywhere else. He had lone, blonde hair like his mother but startling turquoise eyes. He looked Duis up and down slowly. Doris couldn't help but plance at Prince William to see his jaw tense and eres almost murderous as he witched lick take her int Doris could practically feel the tension through the air between them. It was as if Jack knew every breath he made annoyed Prince William and he in de cura in tale his time Marie for her

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