Her Unwanted Mate On The Throne

Chapter 184 Plans are hard to keep

until it was empty. The silverware gleamed back up at her. She discreetly shoved the knife into her sleeve as she reached for her water. “Would it be possible to visit my friend tonight?” Doris asked innocently. She hopped off the stool and turned to look at the men, the knife felt heavy in her sleeve but neither of them looked suspicious. “Not tonight, my lady. Would you care to go back to your room now that you’ve eaten?”   Doris furrowed her brows and opened her mouth to argue, but quickly swallowed her words. She didn’t need them on her bad side if they were the ones that followed her everywhere. Instead, she smiled. “Of course, thank you.” The next day, Doris wasted no time. She hid her knife on her belt under her cloak before she ventured out into the halls. The guards didn’t have time to ask where she was going before they had to hurry just to keep up with her. She headed straight for Beth’s room, but almost screamed when Prince Martin stepped in her way. “Out for a walk?” He asked with a smile. “Oh! My, you scared me.” She cleared her throat. “Yes. I was hoping to see Beth today. It’s been a while since we spoke last and I quite miss her.” “I don’t think she would mind if I stole you away for a little bit.”