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.

certain she is well,” Nicholas

King moved his probing eyes to Nicholas. “Send a servant

beneath me. “Yes,

some servants to retrieve the boar for the

tomorrow.”

Majesty.” Nathan quickly directed others to

guide you to the location.” Nicholas

had diligently taken position at Nicholas’s

closer. I really didn’t want them

foot, 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

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

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

she was being so nice. Likely she was only acting this way because Nicholas was beside me.

you, Olivia,” I said.

then moved on.

outdone, Linda quickly moved into the place Olivia had vacated.

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

to make

you will be more careful next time

no issue assisting Piper,” Nicholas said,

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

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