Chapter 0091

“That does create a dilemma, doesn’t it?”

Julian picked up where I left off. The disappointed look had vanished now, replaced with an almost… pride? Impossible. He most likely just wanted more mischief.

If we let Piper go now, wouldn’t the public have questions?”

“What do we care for their questions?” The Queen tapped her spoon on the edge of her teacup. “When the final selections are chosen, Piper’s shortcomings will become obvious in comparison. No one will be

able to deny it.”

“Well said, dear.” The King turned in his chair to watch the television, dismissing the conversation totally.

Fury burned in my blood. Yet I was powerless. Ultimately, despite what everyone was told about this first elimination ceremony, the King and Queen made the final choices about who would go and who would

stay.

Rankings were arbitrary numbers that they would raise and lower to fit their vision.

The deck was stacked against Piper, no matter how well she had done in the actual events. And she had

done exceedingly well.

I still didn’t understand the relationship between Piper and him, or what he hoped to gain from it. Yet, in this instance, I

discover a way

the day. No sooner had I stepped out of my father’s room, than my phone buzzed in my pocket.

alerted of an incoming call from Mark. Quickly, I accepted and brought

I asked, as I struggled to maintain my rested heartrate. He would only call if there

to guard Elva, any problem could be dire.

“Elva ran away

the phone. It creaked in

added quickly. “But I thought you would want to know of her attempt to slip

her to her mother at

said in a calm way that requested patience. “She is looking for

chest. “Give me the

so far as the garage.

me, she shouted, “Nick–lass!” and ran

opened my arms. I braced myself as she tackled into me, catching her in at

strong embrace.

sniffled when she talked. “…

heard you were looking for me.” I gently combed my fingers through her hair, hoping to bring her some comfort. “What’s the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255