Chapter 100. The Next King

"I have, of course I have. But-I believe them. I believe they want peace and freedom here." Doris brushed her hair behind her ear. "They don't want to be touched by the rules of the kingdom because they knew the kingdom doesn't care what happens to them. They had to come here to start new."

"I suppose that's what you want, too. Freedom." He said with a hint of bitterness in his voice. Her hands curled into fists at her sides. How dare he tease her about that?

"Of course I do. Who wouldn't wish to be free?" Doris said quietly. He watched her closely as he leaned back against the headboard.

"Have you forgotten that several of the men have kidnapped you here and tried to take advantage of you?" William snapped.

"Of course I haven't forgotten that! I live in fear every night I'm here-worrying who will be next to try and get rid of me. But I know not all of them are like that."

"They wouldn't touch you if they knew what was good for them." William said in