Chapter 245. Cheap Shots

"Is there a garden here? It's been a long time since I got to enjoy one." Doris said almost sadly. She sighed and raked her fingers through her hair that she was certain looked like a mess. She hadn't thought once about her appearance since she arrived.

"Of course there is. Do you think I would have forgotten your garden?" Prince Martin glanced at the door and then back at Doris. "Would you like to see it?"

Doris tried not to look overly excited. She smiled warmly and nodded. "That would be lovely! You should have told me, I didn't realize you had one here!"

Doris slipped on shoes by the door before she joined him. He wrapped a cloak around her shoulders gently and she had to force herself not to step away from him when he lingered close. Instead, she held his arm as he opened the door. She didn't miss the smile on his face when she touched him.

One of his guards stepped up instantly when he saw them. "Is this a good idea, your majesty? I thought she was to r