Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

#Chapter 44 Happily Ever After

An entourage of people surrounded Doris when she stepped out of her room. William said he wanted to be married today and that forced everything to be pushed up immediately, and it was done. The only difference was that this wedding would be a lot smaller than the original one since many people wouldn’t have enough time to arrive.

It was fine with her. A woman came behind to grab the end of her long trail and another came to hand her a beautiful bouquet of white flowers. Doris felt as if her heart was about the best out of her chest. How was this her reality? She was

about to be crowned queen.

The hall way stretched long in front of her. She held her breath and heard a strange ringing in her ear that made everything silent around her. She glanced at people who were speaking to her but didn’t hear a word of it.

Enzo stood at the end of the long hallway by the grand doors that remained closed. Only when she got close enough did she hear the music beyond. It was beautiful... a wonderful melody to celebrate a day like this. Everything was so bright around her, it was hard to believe she ever had a bit of darkness in her life.

“Are you ready?” Enzo asked as Doris stopped in front of him. He took in the sight of her a let out a low whistle. “You look stunning, Doris. William is a lucky man to ever have claim on you.”

Doris smiled but she felt her anxiety creep up her throat. She couldn’t believe this was about to happen. She knew inside that It was easy, this was easy. She wanted to marry him and they were meant to be together. This was easy. So why did she feel like she was about to throw up?

“Don’t let the nerves strangle you before you get there.” Enzo said gently. He held out his arm and she took it. Somehow, that anchored her to the moment. She held onto him tightly and her bouquet in the other hand as someone dropped her veil down over her face.

nodding at the guards. In a swift motion, they opened the doors to the main ballroom. This room... the one she had once been accused in. She got flashbacks 0f the day when William watched her with intent eyes and she mistook his glare for hatred.

staff must have spent every waking minute trying to get it perfect in time. Vines of flowers dripped down from the ceiling as if

Alec had his own little

on her. She begged herself not to trip or fall, but Enzo held her up right as he began

looking for one face in particular and she almost tripped over herself when she saw him. Daniel stood among the crowd with a hat tipped down low as if he didn’t want to be seen. She knew it was him. She could tell by the way he smiled at her when her eyes caught on him. No, this was perfect. She had everyone she needed here. She didn’t need any other family or anyone else that didn’t really want to be here,

rest of the way. The closer she got to William, the more she knew she was doing the right thing. He

stairs and took William’s hands. Beth stood behind her and it felt as if

her. His words were meant just for her, a secret only

mouth lifted slightly and she felt as if she could melt into

as the audience all seated themselves. Enzo took his place beside William

unity 0f love. Our king

majesty, if you would like to

myself to you that measured more than the way I feel about you, It wouldn’t exist. You were made for me and I was made to love you. You’re stubborn, strong willed and beautiful. I

“Doris.” The pastor nodded.

tighter. “ William... I could write a book on all the things I love about you. Even when I was at my darkest, you loved me and