Chapter 154 Friends come first

The snow outside was thin and not nearly as deep as the snow in the north was. So far the best thing about being a lady was being able to go outside when she wanted and not being afraid that someone was going to scream at her for it. She used to sneak out for a bit of fresh air and have nightmares about being caught for it. The one time she was caught, she was marked by the man she now spends most of her nights with. Funny how she swore her life would never be what it has become. 1 Her blood was boiling. The chilly temperatures were nothing on her heated skin. Too many emotions tried to come forward but all she wanted to do was forget them all and try to imagine she had nothing to weigh down her shoulders. What would it be like to walk out of the palace and forget everyone behind her? Would they think she was selfish, or smart? Would they look for her and not rest until she was found, or would they let her go? “Ay! What are you doing out here?” À familiar voice called from behind her. She heard thick steps stomp across the snow and a moment later, a thick cloak fell across her shoulders to ward away any of the cold she didn’t feel.

me my grumpy brother already had his claim on you?” Doris felt her cheeks warm. “Don’t joke around like that! I’ve had enough of that lately. I don’t need another foolish prince around

the villages. Whenever come around, the servants look more and more as if they’re ready to burn the palace to the ground.” “Surely that can’t be true!” “Haven’t you noticed how unhappy they all are? Look around, they’re all meaner and rougher. about everything.” Daniel glanced back at the palace as if he was afraid one of them might have heard him. “I have noticed. It’s like a dark cloud has fallen over the palace since we left.” Doris glanced back at the palace as well and never had it looked so haunting. The gloomy clouds above it almost mirrored how it felt to be inside. Once it had stood tall in glory, now it looked like the sort of place she would avoid in fairytales. “It’s been like that

most beautiful parts of life snd froze it to the core. Still, it shined through with a new sort of beauty that flourished in it’s white coat. “Do you…” Doris hesitated. “Do you think Prince Martin will make a great king one day?” Doris asked quietly and watched for his reactiòn. Daniel’s wandering attention snapped to her all at once. She instantly regretted asking. “I’m not sure yet. I don’t think he’s been challenged enough to become a king, but he could learn | suppose.” Daniel seated himself next to her and watched as light bits of snow fell

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