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.

physician make certain she is well,” Nicholas

his probing eyes to Nicholas. “Send a servant to do

me.

approached Nathan, “Send some servants to retrieve the

tomorrow.”

quickly directed others

to the location.” Nicholas looked down.

diligently taken position at Nicholas’s right, stood and followed his

spotted the cameras coming closer.

but i was 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 more

into shatter groups to talk. Olivia

How fortunate you were that two princes were able to find you when

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. Regardless, for now, I accepted

you, Olivia,” I

then moved

to be outdone, Linda quickly moved into the

Linda said, aneering slightly. “So… nice that you are now the hero of

said, mostly to

“Yes, well. Hopefully you will be more careful next

no issue assisting Piper,” Nicholas said, voice

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

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