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.

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.

the dip 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 grace. They even critiqued my

the way the

the dining room. The royal family was always

for fresh air in

through the gardens.

around in the grass, burning off her youthful energy. worried for her, with

regular checkups.

bustled over to me,

bear band–aid

What’s this Lasked.

the grass, but a nice girl gave

as one of the candidates came

it’s okay,” the girl

said, pointing

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

together at her waist.

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva said. “I’m Elva. I’m three.

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