Chapter 0084

Sabotage.

That was what someone had done to my bow. They had purposefully cut a tiny fracture into the wood so when I attempted to fire, the entire thing would snap.

And it had, right at the crucial moment. Because of this, I had nearly been gored.

Nicholas gently touched my calf, directing my leg how he needed it. With a slow but deliberate touch, he

slid

my boot off and inspected my swollen ankle.

The moment felt too intimate, so I spoke to break the tension.

“The last time I saw you both, you were in a swarm of eligible ladies.”

“We lost them in a hurry,” Julian said with a snort. He continued to inspect my bow, particularly where

the slice had been made. “The cameras, too.”

“No one knows these woods as well as us,” Nicholas agreed.

He’s never really been the outdoor type. He didn’t have a chance

escape.

boar if he found it. It’s better

bandage around my ankle, giving me some relief from the

at me, then to Nicholas. “We

know.”

Nicholas’s firm tone sounded

they are willing to go far enough

to be able to take

I asked Nicholas. When he couldn’t meet my eye, I turned my gaze

Julian instead.

want to

We still aren’t, fully.” Nicholas secured the bandage, then sat back on

you, but… Jullan’s right, in this case. If they are willing to

say I was right? Say it again, brother. Wait, I need to get my phone out

lifted his gaze to mine and held

and Joseph are conspiring against you. It is for

my own guard to protect you. Mark is there

this family for many years, but I cannot deny

the competition began.”

and trusted by the King and Queen,” Julian chimed in. “It will take a lot

a part in anything this horrific. Even

some concrete evidence.”

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