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.

the next few days, I went through intense training to prepare for the game. Both Elva and I were provided with professional stylists to

nail polish.

I had to practice walking with a book on my head, to learn fluid motion and

way the experts

all met in the dining room. The royal family was always notably

break for fresh air

through the gardens.

run around in the grass, burning off her youthful energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather

regular checkups.

on the edge of the grounds, when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and

bear band–aid ori Elva’s

What’s this Lasked.

the grass, but a nice

asked, just as one of the

okay,” the girl

one,” Elva said, pointing

She was younger than me, eighteen at the most, with

timidly, her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind of looked like she wanted to

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva said. “I’m Elva. I’m three. I like

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