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.

few days, I went through intense training to prepare for the game. Both Elva and I were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from our hair to our gowns to the color

nail polish.

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

the way the experts

the dining

time was an hour–long break for

through the gardens.

energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather was pleasant, and the royal

regular checkups.

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

band–aid ori Elva’s

What’s this Lasked.

cute Liell in the grass, but a nice girl gave me this She turned her leg

asked, just as one of

okay,” the girl

one,” Elva said, pointing

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

her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind of

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

said. “I’m Elva. I’m three. I like

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