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.

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

nail polish.

of my posture. I had to practice walking with a book

the way the

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

for fresh air in the

through the gardens.

hours, as she could run around in the grass, burning off her youthful energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather was pleasant, and the royal family’s doctor gave

regular checkups.

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

bear band–aid

What’s this Lasked.

so cute Liell in the grass, but a nice girl gave me this

of the

it’s okay,” the girl

one,” Elva said, pointing

girl. She was younger than me,

stood timidly, her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva said. “I’m Elva.

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