Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 84 At least you finally found a way to make yourself useful.

asked. He had a thick accent that she wasn’t familiar with, but it was lovely and went along with his kind face. “Yes sir, I love to bake. I’ve missed being in the kitchen, it’s been a long time.” Doris glanced around and felt her head spin with all of the delicious scents. It was so calm in here. The kitchens at the palace were always so loud and busy. It was hard to find any sense of peace there without a string of anxiety to follow. She wasn’t sure if there were more cooks that helped, but for the moment it was just him. “Hmm, I see.” The old man crossed his arms. “What did you have in mind?” “I was thinking something simple. A chocolate cake and frosting.” Doris brushed her hair behind her ears. “I’m Doris, by the way.” “I know who you are, my dear. You can call me Poe.” He turned his back on her to pull down a glass bowl. “You may use my kitchen and ingredients on two conditions.” “Of course, anything.” “You have to keep an eye on my soup, and you have to clean up after yourself.” He turned and placed the bowl in her hands. He smiled a little and winked. “Stay for as long as you need and have someone come find me when you’re done.” “Oh! That’s so kind of you. Thank you, Poe.” Doris smiled widely. Poe went to the coat rack to pull on his jacket. This village was full of

you some dessert.” “It’s not even dinner time.” He said blandly. Doris felt her cheeks heat instantly, she took a step back towards the door. “Yes, right. I meant for later-of course.” Doris looked around for an area to put it so she could leave. “I’ll leave it over here—“ “Come here.” He said. His words rooted her in place