Chapter 0024

He watched me but he didn’t say anything.

“Thank you, Your Royal Highness, I

1 didn’t do it for you.” His gaze fell to Elva, who looked so small in her hospital bed. “No harm will come

to any child in this palace.”

“I

“Even so.” I was grateful for his help, no matter the reason he gave it. “Thank you.”

The doctor glanced between us. “If you will excuse me, I will personally take Elva’s prescription to the

pharmacist. It seems safer that way.”

“I

“Thank you,” I said, as Nicholas said, “That would be best.“.

When the doctor left the room, Nicholas kicked off the bookcase and came closer. He peered down at Elva from her bedside, a soft look on his face.

remembered his interview. Nicholas loved children. He wanted a

“I don’t know how

at me. “Children are

that he didn’t want me to take this gesture personally. He wanted to maintain distance from me. But

him that I wasn’t here to chase

a publicity stunt, then surely Nicholas must have also

and wrapped it around

warm to me. I had to just accept

I knew I had bigger things to worry about

room. When they were leaving, one of

for herr

sald that

harm Elvar Hell

of the flash of Lena I had seen leaving the

that be

her,” Nicholas said. The gold

Elva stirred. “Mommy?”

inched closer. “How are you

from me to

a hand on his

“Nick–lass?”

“Oh, no, no, Elva. We address

Nicholas said, stopping me.

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