Chapter 205. Of Course, My Lady

She made the bed and picked up any traces of their night before she left the room. Only one guard was stationed outside his room, Doris ignored him completely as she hurried down the hall. It was better than trying to guess his thoughts about her.

"Ah, there you are!" A gruff voice called from behind her. Howard Ford came stalking down the hall with intent in his eyes. "I called for you hours ago but no one could find where you were."

"Hours ago?" Doris glanced around. It couldn't have been later than mid morning. "What can I do for you?"

"I need you to help with the play we have scheduled. You were supposed to be told about it yesterday."

"I'm sorry, what play are you referring to? I haven't heard of any play-"

Howard made an impatient sound and snapped his fingers in front of her face as if she was a dog. Doris curled her fists at her sides and took a breath. "The play for the king! We arranged a play for the king in a few days to help him feel better