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.

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

could discover a way to allow her to remain, I would

to go our separate ways for the day. No sooner had I stepped out of

incoming call from Mark. Quickly, I accepted

to maintain my rested heartrate. He would only call

to guard

“Elva ran away

phone. It creaked

her,” Mark added quickly. “But I thought you would want to know of her attempt to

to her mother at once.”

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

twisted in my chest. “Give

only escaped so far as the garage. I found

me, she shouted, “Nick–lass!” and ran toward

and opened my arms. I braced myself

strong embrace.

sniffled when she talked.

I gently combed my fingers through her hair, hoping to bring

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