Chapter 112 The Darkest Pit.

The ground of the church was almost worse than the snow outside. She felt the cold stone burn into her back the second she regained consciousness. Not even her clothes could help her fight off the nasty climate.

Doris knew one thing, she was right not to trust any of the food they had given her but still her stomach yearned for more. She wished she had cleared her plate when she had the chance even if it was drugged. She’d sooner die of starvation than whatever else they had in store for her. 1

Doris opened her eyes to see a delicately carved ceiling that showed a story of wolves running from a kingdom. She knew instantly that it told the story of the rogues with one simple glance. It would have been beautiful, if she didn’t feel like every inch of her was in agony. Whatever they had given her made her head ache and limbs feel like jelly.

She tried to reach for her wolf like she always did, but was only met with more silence. Half of her wondered if they had only given her more of the drug Joseph had mentioned. If so—when would she hear from her wolf again? When would her suffering end

“…on their sightings. I don’t think they intend to wait until morning.” Doris quickly closed her eyes again when she heard approaching voices echo off the stone walls. A door near her had opened and quickly closed.

“Call them out now. I don’t want them anywhere near here when we unleash our men on them.” Mr. Hugh said.

“Enzo might be ready for us if we do that,“ said another familiar voice. Joseph?

“Even better. I love a good fight.” Mr. Hugh growled. Doris kept her eyes closed tightly but panic rose in her throat. They were planning on ambushing Enzo and William. Again. 1

“Keep at least ten guards here to make sure she doesn’t try to escape again. She’s good at pretending she’s innocent but now we know how false that facade was.”

“Will do, sir. We’ll find a place to put her incase they come for her here. I can imagine that the prince might try it.”

to consider than if she

“Noted.”

silence followed. She wasn’t sure if they were looking at her

as still as possible. Could they hear

away from her while another came closer. Doris felt her chest try to cave in and her

lump in her throat, he did not

a spike of pain

a while. He’s become a lazy leader and now we have to push him to be something great.” Joseph recited as if it was on the back of his hand. Doris narrowed her eyes at him. He ignored her gaze. “It’s time for him to

rests?” “There would never be any harm to our founder. He is off limits to all—his power is too great to mess with.” Joseph glanced behind his shoulder as if to make sure no one was there to overhear them. She

what to do instead of start a war between your people? He’s wise enough to

not if he stands with his people instead of

agreement! Do you hear how crazy that sounds? He expects your word to be met. Not betrayal.” Doris wanted to shake Joseph if it would make him realize how ridiculous this all was. She stood from the ground and wrapped her arms

Joseph turned away from her. Doris swallowed her bile of guilt. No matter what she did, she couldn’t escape the

try to come here and get me? They know where

even more on their way

maid? I thought you said you’re nothing more.” “He doesn’t like when people take what he thinks belongs to

It’s foolish for you to try and convince us otherwise.

out into the snow again.” He grabbed Doris’s arm and forced her up. Doris glared at him as he glanced around the room. “This is just a church, I don’t think there’s anywhere

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