Chapter 0085

“I don’t care what the King thinks of me,” Nicholas said. “I will see justice done.”

“That’s incredibly noble of you, brother Julian rolled his eyes. “But I have a different scheme. It would provide the same result, with less mess.”

Nicholas shook his head like he didn’t even want to hear him out. But I disagreed. We should hear every

option before acting, especially if Nicholas’s plan would hurt him in the long run.

“Please explain, Julian,” I said.

Nicholas shot me a look, which I pointedly did not acknowledge.

“If we call out the bullies directly, we could back them into a corner and make things worse. It would be

so much simpler if we lifted up Piper instead. We could make her untouchable.”

Nicholas thought a moment, then asked, “How?”

I had the same question.

Julian nodded toward the boar carcass that the wolves were protecting.

Understanding crossed Nicholas’s face. I still wasn’t sure.

try it. But if

days, anyway. I think I can work with this

are you talking about?” I

winked at me. “You’ll see.”

said. Then, after a quick scowling glance at his

Julian laughed.

I could trust Julian. But Nicholas? Even with the misunderstanding of betrayal looming between us, I knew I could still trust

for something. A heck

trust you,” I told

satisfied with

have to get her back to the palace.” Julian waggled his eyebrows. “Maybe I

Nicholas said

them. “I could

his

I draped my arms over his shoulders, and he hoisted

giving me

gave me a knowing look. I couldn’t deny the position was nice though, pressing into the long expanse of Nicholas’s back. His strong hands pressing hard under my

thighs.

think too much about it. Nicholas was only doing this for my sake, to get me

and swiftly back to the palace. Romance had

wanted Julian to

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