Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 125 A blood promise to ease the mind.

A few gasps littered through the crowd, Doris was only glad she didn’t join in. All heads turned to look at William and most of them looked at him as if he was the dirt on the bottom of their shoe. They looked ready to unleash their built up anger and Doris was at least glad to see she didn’t recognize any of them.

“I’m sorry. What was that, prince?” Mr. Hugh spat. Doris could almost feel William’s anger heat up beneath her hands. He let out a deep breath to center himself.

“You. You took a bribe from the Luna Queen to kill me.” William announced. “I know it was you. I met one of the assassins that was sent to kill me. Is it only fine to work with us if the money is right?”

Silence. Mr. Hugh narrowed his eyes at William. “I have no idea what you’re talking about, boy. I would watch my tongue if I was you, you’re not in friendly company.”

“No, of course you don’t know what I’m talking about. I wouldn’t expect a liar to admit when he’s wrong just because he was caught. It must be in your blood.” William said almost casually. Doris swallowed the nervous lump in her throat.

“Is this true, Mr. Hugh? Did you accept a payment from the kingdom in exchange for Prince William’s life?” Sir Antony asked. She watched Mr. Hugh shift on his feet almost nervously.

“We needed money to fix up Life Pharmacy and pay our taxes. I saw it as a wise move, it would have taken care of having that enemy in our lands even if it meant working with another.” Mr. Hugh admitted. He didn’t look the slightest bit sorry. “At least I didn’t let them stay with me—“

“You can not speak hypocrisy, Mr. Hugh. You said that Enzo has betrayed us all by allowing them shelter, but you know as much as the rest of us that what he did was right. We built this place on freedom, not rules. What you did—that was the wrong part.” Sir Antony said.

“I have a reason for coming into the north.” William announced. Doris felt her heart slow in her chest. “I have not come to start a war or tear the rogues apart. I may have harmed more than a few of them on my visit here, but understand we all must defend ourselves when the time has come for it. I know many of my guards are dead for the same reasons.”

Hugh looked at William as if he was in disbelief at

We allow people to speak their minds here.” Sir Antony said, louder than the rest. He gave Mr. Hugh a look that made the

not hurt them further like some of you may think.” William said calmly. “For

Antony raised his hands, they silenced again. A large part of Doris wished that

she would have left the second Enzo had first saved her so she would have saved him all

be united with the kingdom!” Some nearby man shouted, He was silenced instantly with a look from their founder. It almost reminded her of a teacher trying to quiet a group of kids that just wouldn’t calm down. His calm demeanor was louder than any words he

if the man hadn’t spoken. “I want to unite the rogues back with the kingdom. Under my leadership at the palace, I would make it my mission to make sure the rogues are treated fairly and no longer looked down upon. I want it to be safe for you

to go to the kingdom again?” Mr. Hugh spat. His face twisted in disgust

next in line for the throne!” Someone else shouted. William stayed

crown once the king passes. My brother has no passion for leadership and wouldn’t know the first thing when it came to ruling an entire kingdom. He wouldn’t think twice about you all. But I would. I want our lands to be united

of manipulation to get your hands on

respect your wishes. All that I ask is that we can open the trade routes once again through the north like

goods, that’s it-isn’t

and offer you freedom throughout the entire kingdom. I can see you all are suffering for money and the taxes the palace charges don’t help—I want to put an end to all of that.” William said. Doris couldn’t believe how calm he sounded. He almost sounded like a leader.

not tortured for being poor. Just think, if you all have more flow of people and business through trade,

followed. Doris nervously looked upon the unsure faces around her. They still looked at him as if he was no one that they could trust and she couldn’t blame them. It was hard for her to trust