Chapter 17


    #Chapter 17 Good day, Prince William


    Doris studied his features, there was definitely something familiar about him. He was dressed in a dark


    suit that looked simr to the ones guards wore, but he was quite young still. Something about the way


    he moved made her think he was a bit of a reckless boy, a little far off from the proper way men moved


    around the Pce. For some reason, it made her smile a little.


    “Are you Prince William’s Beta? A new guard for the pce?” Doris asked.


    He looked at her with his head tilted slightly, a big smile crawled up his lips. “Yes, that’s right. And who


    are you? I haven’t seen you around here.”


    “I’mdy Melody’s maid.” Doris stood and brushed off her skirts before she turned to leave.


    “Wait,” he said and lightly touched her arm. Doris turned to look up at him. “Let me have a look at your


    burn.” He gently took her wrist in his grasp and stepped closer.


    Doris’s lips parted in shock. He was reckless indeed, despite his warm intentions what he was doing


    wouldnd them both in trouble if anyone saw them. She’d never had a guard reach out and touch her


    like this before.


    “I know you’re new here but you have to know that we must follow the rules in the pce!” Doris


    whispered and raised her hand for him to see. “You’re not allowed to touch the maids around the pce,


    so this can’t happen again. They might think you’re flirting with me or something and we’d both get in


    trouble!”


    The young man smiled but didn’t let go of her hand. “Okay, I hear you.”


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    Doris went to pull her arm free but he kept his grip firm in the area that wouldn’t hurt her. He pulled out a


    small tube of ointment from his pocket and spread it gently across her burn with his middle finger.


    “There you go, now it won’t leave a scar.” He grinned and let go of her hand before he lifted his own.


    “See my hand? I was injured by a bombst week but now it’s all good thanks to that stuff.”


    Doris rested her hand on her chest in shock. A bomb? He must have gone through so much to be


    chosen as Prince William’s guard. Only the best of the best were ever recruited into the pce. Did they


    put this young man through some sort of dangerous test to see if he was good enough for the pce?


    “Thank you so much,” Doris breathed with a small smile. Already the ointment was cooling the pain from


    her burn. She rxed her shoulders at the feeling.


    “It was no big deal.” He scratched the back of his head and gave her another charming grin. “May I have


    your name?”


    “Doris.”


    “Doris…” He said her name as if he were trying to burn it into his mind. “I love it.”


    Doris couldn’t help but flush under his gaze. He had an easy smile that anyone would warm up to. His


    light eyes shined brighter than the stars in the dark sky above them. He was sure to be popr among


    the younger maids in the pce. She was just happy to see another friendly face around, there weren’t


    many of those at the Golden Pce. It was rare to find someone kind enough to offer their help if you


    weren’t royal.


    “And yours?” Doris asked.


    “Mine?”


    “Yes, what’s your name?” Doris asked with augh.


    “Oh, it’s Da—David.”


    “Well, it’s lovely to meet you David.”


    Days had passed almost peacefully since that night. Every time Prince William came to visit Melody,


    Doris always found an excuse to leave. Melody was too much in a good mood from all of his attention to


    even notice she was gone. That was all she was thankful for.


    Doris finally found a small slot of time to visit her best friend again, so she made Beth’s favorite dessert.


    Doris carefully wrapped the strawberry cake and made her way towards her old room with a heavy heart,


    she missed sharing a room with someone that cared about her.


    Her steps were almost automatic down the halls. As she rounded a corner, someone jumped out at her.


    “Doris! We meet again,” David reached out to steady her when she almost dropped the cake.


    “Oh, David! How are you?” Doris breathed.


    “Quite fine, thank you. How’s your hand?” He asked.


    “All good now thanks to you.” Doris lifted her hand to show him, but his eyes were only on the cake box.


    David licked his lips and Doris couldn’t help but smile. “Do you want some?”


    He gave her a crooked smile and scratched the back of his head.


    “Here, take it. I have more in the kitchen.”


    David didn’t hesitate, he opened the box and took out a piece for himself. Doris watched as he took a


    large bite and grinned at her through all the icing. “I’m starving. I’ve been at camp all morning and


    haven’t had the chance to eat anything.”


    Dorisughed a little as frosting coated his lips. He ate like a little boy. It would be so wonderful to have a


    little brother like him, she thought suddenly to herself with a small smile. She never had the privilege of


    having a younger sibling, but it was something she always longed for. Especially when she’d met people


    like David.


    She took out a handkerchief from her apron and stepped forward to wipe the frosting from his mouth. “It’s


    all yours, take it easy!” Sheughed.


    David blushed under her touch. “It’s the best cake I think I’ve ever had.”


    “Really?” Doris grinned.


    “Really.”


    “Well, next time you want dessert you’ll have toe find me. I have tons of recipes you might like.”


    Doris smiled kindly.


    “You look so beautiful when you smile.” He said suddenly. Doris lightly hit him with the handkerchief.


    “Don’t make fun of me!”


    “I’m not!” He said quickly. “Everyone in the kingdom said that Lady Grace was the most beautiful. And of


    course Lady Melody is gorgeous as well—but I think you are prettier than both of them when you smile.”


    Doris shook her head at the reckless boy. It was a wonder how he could ever think topare a maid


    like Doris to Lady Grace and Lady Melody. She rolled her eyes at him.


    “You’re quite the sweet talker, aren’t you? I’ll make another cake for you tomorrow, is that what you


    want? Now shush and eat.”


    David furrowed his brows at her and shook his head. He opened his mouth to exin himself, but was


    cut off by loud voices down the hall. “Prince Daniel!” They shouted.


    “Have you found the prince yet?”


    “No—“


    “Go on then! The Alpha King asked to see him.”


    Doris nced towards the voices, confused. “Prince Daniel? Why would they search for him here?”


    “Maybe he came to visit Prince William, I should go help them look.” David said quickly.


    Doris grabbed his arm before he turned. “Wait! Don’t go with this mess,” She teased as she wiped the


    rest of the cake off his face.


    He grinned down at her and turned to leave, throwing a quick wave over his shoulder before he was out


    of sight.


    He was such a cutie, Doris couldn’t help but smile as she watched him leave. She slowly wiped the


    frosting from her own fingers and turned to head back towards the kitchen. At least she made more cake,


    surely Beth wouldn’t mind if she shared it with someone as kind as David—


    Her smile froze when she saw someone across the hall watching her. Thest person she ever wanted


    to see. Doris lowered her gaze and curtsied. “Good day, Prince William.”