Chapter 0013

When Nicholas said my name, I stopped where I stood and internally cursed. I was so close to my door.

As far as I could tell, I had two options: apologize for having overheard or deny, deny, deny.

I swiveled on my heel, facing him. “Your Royal Highness! I was looking for you.”

His brow lowered, skeptical. “Why?”

“1.. uh.. oh! I wanted to tell you about Elva’s allergies.”

Nicholas listened quietly as I explained the things she couldn’t eat, the types of materials she couldn’t

have around, and the medicines that gave her reactions

I’ll take care of it,” he said, when I was done.

Over his shoulder, standing in the doorway of her room, Lena looked at me, a cold gleam in her eyes.

I shivered.

and I were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from our hair to our gowns to the color of

nail polish.

of my curtsey, and the straightness of my posture. I had to practice walking with a book on my head, to learn fluid motion and

way the experts

dining room. The royal family was always

an hour–long break for fresh air

through the gardens.

energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but

regular checkups.

through a field of beautiful wildflowers on the edge of the grounds, when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and the edge of her dress.

bear band–aid ori

What’s this Lasked.

but a nice girl gave me this She turned her

of the

okay,” the

one,” Elva said,

up at the girl. She was younger than me, eighteen at the most, with pale hair

together at her waist. She kind

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Susie!” Elva said. “I’m Elva. I’m three.

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