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.

make certain she is well,” Nicholas added.

Nicholas.

tensed beneath me.

from us, the King approached Nathan, “Send some servants to retrieve the boar for the

tomorrow.”

once, Your Majesty.” Nathan quickly directed others to move.

will guide you to the location.”

position at Nicholas’s right, stood and

to Nicholas. I spotted the cameras coming closer. I really

wobbly Nicholas stayed at my side, ready to catch me. When leaned a bit too far in one direction, he placed his hand under my arm and held me

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

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

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

you, Olivia,” I said.

then moved

moved into the place Olivia had

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

I said, mostly to make this encounter

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

Piper,” Nicholas

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

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