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.

have the physician make certain

King moved his probing eyes to Nicholas.

me.

Nathan, “Send some servants to retrieve the boar for the

tomorrow.”

Your Majesty.” Nathan quickly directed others to move.

companion will guide you to the location.” Nicholas looked down. “Night, if you could.”

at Nicholas’s right, stood and followed his

I spotted the cameras coming closer. I really didn’t want them to have close–ups of me hanging all

catch me. When leaned a bit too far in one direction,

into shatter groups to talk. Olivia

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

acting this way because Nicholas was beside me. In private, I highly doubted she would be so kind. Regardless,

you, Olivia,” I said.

then moved

moved

that you are now the hero of the event. So.. deserved.” The words came stiffly, like it physically pained her to pay the compliments.

said, mostly to make this

pressed her lips hard together. “Yes, well. Hopefully you will be more careful next time so as not to hurt

issue assisting Piper,” Nicholas

to say so, Prince Nicholas” Linda gave a little bow,

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