Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

#Chapter 3 A sweet baby on the way

Beth was like an angel sent from above. As each day crawled on, Doris could move less and less without wanting to complain. Even a venture to the bathroom was enough to make her sob and want to throw things at the nearest victim. But Beth had been right there at her side when William was busy. She was there to remind her that it would pass. The pain, the emotions, all of it would pass and soon a baby would be in her arms.

So far, neither Doris or William had seen Sir Antony since they arrived but she knew he wasn’t far. Doris tried to erase the stress from her mind but she couldn't help that it still crawled in even when she tried to forget it.

“Are you hungry?” Beth asked cheerfully. She helped Doris stand and was currently taking her on a walk around the room. “I can order an early lunch for us—“

“Oh!” Doris folded over, Beth instantly made sure she didn’t fall to the ground as water started to drench the floor at her feet. “Beth—“ Doris whimpered.

“Penelope!” Beth screamed. The maid burst through the door and instantly her eyes grew wide at the sight of her. “ Have someone get William! We need to move her to the birthing chamber!” Penelope stumbled over her words before she hurried out of the room. For all Doris knew, William could be miles away from her. A painful ache pierced her back, Beth held her firm and soon a maid was on her other side to help her out of the room.

Every lady had a birthing chamber prepared for them before they gave birth. Doris’s was luckily right next door when they usually would be near the medical chamber. William insisted she was stationed closer with everything ready to go inside it.

She was overwhelmingly grateful in this moment.

They helped her lay in bed just as another contraction rocked through her body in the worst possible way. It almost made her want to fall to the floor and beg for relief.

last?” Doris groaned to

your contractions—“ Doris groaned as another one came on. She gripped the bed so tight, she wanted to rip a hole through it. Her back ached, her sides and thighs were in so much pain. Every inch of her was hurting ask she didn’t

this close together.” The doctor

“That baby might be ready to get out

Doris squeezed her hand. “She doesn’t look

closed her eyes as tightly as possible. She was convinced her body wouldn't be able to handle it, she wouldn't

a wild William entered the room. He looked out of breath and as if he had just ran across the entire palace just to reach her. Ina few long strides, he was at

storms as he took in the sight of her. She knew she must have looked like a sweaty mess but she didn’t care. “You didn’t miss a thing.” Doris breathed. She tried to smile at him but another contraction felt as if it was stabbing her from the inside. She squeezed his hand so

her undergarments and checked between

too close together.” The doctor said. Doris winced and wanted to curl into herself. Her entire body felt as if it was drenched. Her hair and clothes were soaked through, she would give anything

sure she stayed back against her pillows even when her body wanted to thrash

said calmly. She turned to speak quietly to the other nurses and Doris suddenly felt angry. She felt so enraged, she wanted to throw all of them out and far away

as her back pain shot through the roof. Doris felt as if her entire body was weak and tired from all the pain it was receiving and nothing

come out soon, Doris.” William said gently. He was only ever gentle with her and she didn’t know why