Chapter 23 At least William is capable of one
The day of the pity had the hallways buzzing with rush. Haris could hear the
vnts through her du 3 they hum pict shouting Onders to di along the way. Dahis reund 1 ninal sich as she
brushed her fingers through her long hair, at least she hadn’t been Simonad ty Miludy yet. Her bruising
had finally we down and was easier to cover with whatever makeup she had at the battern of her drawer.
Daris carefully dabbed each mark that could be seen when she wore her unifar, and then dotted a bit of
rose öfto her cheeks and lips. It helped her appear less pale and more… lively. Ever since she returned
from the medical Ward, she looked as if she were drained of life. It is about time she look somme of it
back and allowed herself to take care of herself for once.
There was no point in moping around, no one was going to see her tonight anyway. Doris moved her hair
behind her
El le lie in we dan her biri while the clip halten. She lined her Lichy and put on LUNDIN E must made her
looks il
Even though the lin lin. 1 lich Whenever he moved, she wanted to lol her but for her . She tould not let
Velody I. her down she is still here.
Aknak slanted Don, Eh glan Here ance more in the mirror and blushed before she open the duoT Chuck.
Another maid wood with vide hazel eyes and bandaged hand, she looked a little chantly.
“Doris, I’m so glad to see you’re doing better” The mnald exclaimed. Dans recalled her name is Peany
though she didn’t think they’d ever had 1 conversation before.
“Oh, hello Thank you.” Duris’s EYES fickered to her hand. Blood had started to seep through the white
fabric. “Are you alreht?
“I-10, actually. I’m not.” Doris opened the door a little wider and furrowed her
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Der felt ber han at thunder when the knot what was commine next. Peony continued. “Will you stand in
Breme, Llori? I can’t help with the party while bleading lavce their foud.”
Doris’s lips parted, she wished she cauld HAY no. She wished she was the type of person to close the
door and pretend she hadn’t been asked for help. She wished she could lay down and sleep until the
party was over
but she wasn’t that sort of person at all.
“Peony, go to the medical ward and treat your wound. Don’t worry about the party. I’ll take your place.”
Peony’s eyes brightened at Doris’s words. “Oh! Thank you, Doris! Truly!” She
distan music from the bullon… Dans Webher lips and quickly made her W Tere tulon y’s trench was
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for that she WOT makeup and more fom fitting undon. She even left ha hais unbound, but there was no
time to go back and chance
“What’le vau doine here” Mr. Carson asked, starting her. He eyed her Appearance but didn’t say a word
about it. I thought you were resting.”
“I was.” Dons Viped her sweaty palms on her skirt. “Buat Peony injured herself and asked me to step in.”
Mr. Carson let out an annoyed huff and placed a platter in her hands, “Go place this by Prince William
and stand off by the wall until someone gives you another order. Refill iny glasses that need it and tend
to their needs, but stay out of the way.” He demanded.
her ca. she
let hun of TurUS
Prince Williams tuhle once she spened
She almost gined who she look li then party. then don’t want to dimit How b uciful job Melody did but it
was Hither ordinary. Silver and cold win *placed in elegance across the room. Gaiden tablecloths and
vases with white Hozan sver plates, A Bit of red made It appearance along the edge of the Housind iup
the ceilin: Large bouquets of Luna Queen’s favonle flowers were
placed on almost every Surface. The A s were all scaled and dining at their
own tables-i bil away from the royals. Not one of them looked unhappy. Quins Surrtched upon their faces
as they
leasted.
The Alpha King Charles sat tall in his golden throne her cyes immediately found him before anyone else
and the Sight made her swallow. This was the man that might free her one day. He wore a dark blue
velvet suit with his dark
un that l ed her UNES. Her blande hair w pinned buck with silver Jewels
love the crown oberheid, Lady GEO was sed next to the lakes Own gown made of himmenni silverher in
were entity on Prime Minn who 121 handsome N always in His White
drible. Dons almost lost her loating when she realized his green eyes were on her. He sriled when they
looked
azes, she offered a small one back and looked away before Lady Grace whet. At least it weed he
remembered her she pushed away the thought of Beth’s uggestion to ask hun for help.
Doris still felt the burn of someone watching her. It wasn’t until she finally dragged her gaze to Prince
Williams that she discovered why. He was the only one who wore black to this bright party, he stood out
for more than just his handsome features and rogue title. His presence demanded attention and Doris
walaurd
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his hand
He witche 15 hennefully picnd the plan in din Empiy Spot boshe Hny off to the sidu gainst the wall.
Milady hodn’t stemd o notice h YEL she . In bu Saring he Luni Queen to make sure she wip ed try the
thirty. Ilaris let that breath and wished should just blend into the vil until this night WAN WAT IE she was
lucky.she would di just that. Then we enoleh manis on the floor to lend to
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Daris planeet around the room and picked at her nails. She looked anywhere but Prince William She
wasn’t sure if he was still watching her, but someone else definitely was now. Her Eyes locked with the
icy stare of the Luna Queen herself and Doris felt her heart stop for a moment. Luria Queen tilted her
head
William was seated and back to Doris. She made the gesture for Doris to come closer
“Oh, THT
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I work for the
Tonwn her myMEs mu
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landed buck on Daris. “Well. Pri William has always ben dit picking
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fur the castle. Er the Emmy are pretty. Isn’t she, Jack
Daris olid het ze to the man next to Luna Queen that she hadn’t noticed befant. He was seated back
lazilly in his chair 15 if he wished to be anywhere else. He had lone, blonde hair like his mother but
startling turquoise eyes. He looked Duis up and down slowly. Doris couldn’t help but plance at Prince
William to see his jaw tense and eres almost murderous as he witched lick take her int Doris could
practically feel the tension through the air between them. It was as if Jack knew every breath he made
annoyed Prince William and he in de cura in tale his time Marie for her
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“She is. At least Williain is capable of