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

eyes to Nicholas. “Send

beneath me. “Yes,

us, the King approached Nathan, “Send some servants

tomorrow.”

Nathan quickly directed others

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

had diligently taken position at Nicholas’s right,

the cameras coming closer. I really

stayed at my side, ready to catch me.

separate into shatter groups to talk.

impressive shot you made. How fortunate you were that

what she 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 doubted she would be so kind.

you, Olivia,”

then moved on.

moved into the place Olivia had vacated.

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

I said, mostly to make this encounter stop.

you will be more careful next time so as not to hurt yourself

issue assisting Piper,” Nicholas said,

so, Prince Nicholas” Linda gave a little

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