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.

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

nail polish.

walking with

way the experts

met in the dining room.

hour–long break for

through the gardens.

as she could run around in the grass, burning off her youthful energy. worried for her,

regular checkups.

over to me, dirt on her hands and the edge of her dress.

band–aid

What’s this Lasked.

in the grass, but a nice girl gave me this

asked, just as one of the candidates came to

hope it’s okay,”

one,” Elva said,

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

hands weaved together at her waist.

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva. I’m three.

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