Chapter 197. Missed Gossip

"Beth!" Doris gasped. A small sense of jealously built up in her chest at the thought of William seducing just any maid he wanted. It was true, he could take any maid or servant to bed while she wasn't around and he would never feel the need to tell her about it. Another reason it wasn't wise to give her heart away to the beast. "We shouldn't talk like this, it isn't proper."

Beth stared at Doris for a moment before she started laughing. "Doris! No one will hear us! I haven't seen you in forever, tell me something about the trip! No one here likes to gossip anymore, it's become so boring without you here with me."

Doris sighed and pushed her hair behind her ears. "Well, Melody lied about being William's mate." She whispered.

Beth's eyes grew wide. "No way! How did you find out?"

"I think I always knew she was lying because..." Doris glanced back at the door to make sure it was still closed before she lowered her neckline to show Beth her mate mark. Beth's ey