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 game. Both Elva and I were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from

nail polish.

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

way

the dining

for fresh air in the afternoon, when

through the gardens.

off her youthful energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather was pleasant, and the royal family’s doctor gave

regular checkups.

day, we were walking through a field of beautiful wildflowers on the edge of the grounds, when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and the edge of her dress. As I knelt to dust it off, I noticed

band–aid

What’s this Lasked.

the grass, but a nice girl gave me

I asked, just as one of the candidates came to stand

it’s okay,”

Elva said, pointing at

me, eighteen at the most, with pale hair and round

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

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva.

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