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.

will have the physician make certain she is well,” Nicholas

his probing eyes to Nicholas.

beneath me. “Yes,

approached Nathan, “Send some servants to retrieve the boar

tomorrow.”

quickly

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

diligently taken position at Nicholas’s right, stood

I spotted the cameras coming closer. I really

i was wobbly Nicholas stayed at my side, ready to catch me. When leaned a bit

to separate into shatter groups to talk. Olivia came over to Nicholas and me

an impressive shot you made. How fortunate you were that two princes were

way because Nicholas was beside me. In private, I highly doubted she would

Olivia,”

then moved

quickly moved into the place Olivia had

congratulations are in order,” Linda said, aneering slightly. “So… nice that you are now the hero of the event. So.. deserved.” The words came stiffly, like it physically pained her to pay

to make this encounter stop.

well. Hopefully you will be more careful next

issue assisting Piper,” Nicholas

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

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