Chapter 0109

“Things haven’t been easy between you and me,” he said. “But I’m thinking that should change.”

“What do you suggest?”

He glanced back to Elva. Her flower crown stayed together this time. Smiling wide, she placed it on her

head.

“Let’s be friends,” he said. Surprised, I looked at him. He watched me a moment, before adding, “For

Elva’s sake.”

“I’d like that.”

Just then, Elva ran over to us and offered her flower crown–to Nicholas. He dipped his head low to

accept it.

Later that afternoon, the other girls and I were brought into the parlor for an announcement regarding

the next challenge.

I had been in the room for approximately two minutes when the snickering began. It seemed, from what

overhear, that the girls had found out about my secret rendezvous with Julian and

displeased.

they nudged me hard with

“Hey!” I said.

didn’t see you there. You really

rubbed my sore arm. “You could watch where you’re

notice important

Prince Julian’s favorite. Though who

to earn it.”

third. “Prince Julian doesn’t take seriously the girls

around with her, have his fun, and cast her aside. The girl he marries will

“Aren’t we supposed to

second girl laughed. “Can’t expect the girl with

to defend myself, but I didn’t want to make things

own agenda.

of us, then surprisingly moved away without a word. Of anyone here, I thought she for sure would

me. The crowd parted for her like she’d

you, Piper, and

isn’t necessary,” I said.

to be taken seriously as a contender

things that make you

at such

Piper,”

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