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.

were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from our hair to our gowns to

nail polish.

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

the way

met in the dining room. The royal family

an hour–long break for

through the gardens.

burning off her youthful energy. worried for her,

regular checkups.

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

bear band–aid ori

What’s this Lasked.

the grass, but a nice girl

as one of

it’s okay,” the girl

Elva said, pointing

She was younger than me, eighteen at the most,

her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind of looked like she wanted

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva. I’m

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