Chapter 0086

The gathered crowd quieted at Nicholas and Julian’s declaration. The King narrowed his gaze.

“You are saying that Piper did this.”

“Yes,” Nicholas said without hesitation,

Around us, the speculative gazes of the onlookers were more than enough to tell of their disbelief. Yet before they could make me nervous, Julian’s easy laughter claimed everyone’s attention.

“Have you all forgotten how talented Piper is with a bow? She nearly matched me shot for shot during

our archery event.”

No one could deny the truth of that. Soon the speculative glances returned more to ones of annoyance

and jealousy.

“Very good, Piper.” The King studied me closely, draped over Nicholas’s back as I was. “Though it seems

you have gotten injured.”

“A twisted ankle,” I said.

physician make certain she is well,” Nicholas added.

eyes to Nicholas. “Send

beneath me. “Yes,

“Send some

tomorrow.”

Majesty.” Nathan quickly

the location.” Nicholas looked down. “Night, if you could.”

had diligently taken position at Nicholas’s right, stood and

to Nicholas. I spotted the cameras coming closer. I really didn’t want them to have

I could stand on one foot, but i was wobbly Nicholas stayed at my side, ready to catch me. When leaned a bit too far in one

gate began to separate into shatter groups to talk. Olivia came over to Nicholas

been an impressive shot you made. How fortunate you were that two princes were able to find you when

was getting at, or why she was being so nice. Likely she was only acting this way because Nicholas was beside me. In private, I highly

you, Olivia,” I

nodded, then

quickly moved into the place Olivia

nice that you are now the hero of the event. So.. deserved.” The words came stiffly, like it physically

to make this encounter

“Yes, well. Hopefully you will be more careful next time so as not to hurt yourself and

no issue assisting Piper,” Nicholas

Prince Nicholas” Linda gave a little bow, then excused

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