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

Nicholas. “Send a servant to do

tensed beneath me.

the King approached Nathan, “Send some servants to retrieve

tomorrow.”

Your Majesty.” Nathan quickly directed others to move.

companion will guide you to the location.”

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

now,” I said to Nicholas. I spotted the cameras coming closer. I really didn’t want them

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

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

impressive shot you made. How fortunate you were that two

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

you, Olivia,” I

then

Linda quickly moved into

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 the

you,” I said, mostly to make this

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

no issue assisting Piper,” Nicholas said,

to say so, Prince Nicholas”

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