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.

if it fails, we will do it my

give me a couple days, anyway. I think I can work with this for a while,

are you talking about?” I

at me.

Then, after a quick scowling glance at his

Julian laughed.

Even with the misunderstanding of betrayal looming between us, I knew I could still trust him with my life. Elva’s

A heck

trust you,” I

face didn’t change, but he seemed satisfied

Julian waggled his

said

glanced between them. “I could try

his back was to me. “I will

his guidance, I draped my arms over his shoulders, and he hoisted me up

me support.

a knowing look. I couldn’t deny the position was nice though, pressing into the long expanse of Nicholas’s back.

thighs.

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

to the palace. Romance had

didn’t fully explain why he hadn’t wanted Julian to carry me instead,

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