Chapter 0242

Beside me, Elva yawned. “I’m tired, Mommy.”

I immediately crouched down beside her. I touched my hand to her forehead, but I didn’t feel a fever. Still, my nerves were frayed and I couldn’t help but worry. “Do you feel hot?”

“No. Just sleepy.” She rubbed at one eye.

I hated to leave early. We really needed this victory to stay in the competition. The stakes were so much higher now that I knew the underground organization had their sights on me and Elva. The minute we

stepped foot off the palace grounds, we’d likely be snatched up.

But I couldn’t chance Elva’s health. She’d been doing so well since she started receiving regular

treatments. I wouldn’t dare risk taking her heath any steps in the wrong direction.

“Honey, do you want to go

“There you are, Piper.”

A shiver rattled my bones. I knew that voice. I dreaded that voice.

I looked up and Terry was beside us, standing too close, peering down with the eyes of a viper.

He smirked,

beyond his lips.

child.” I pushed myself up to my feet, then ushered

innocently,

lessons to

Terry continued. His gaze narrowed slightly, like a predator eyeing his

are such good friends now that you feel comfortable visiting unannounced. I only

coming. I would have

to stay calm, as Julian had helped me

him get to me. Only if I

your hands full, as I recall,” I

eye, a flicker of fire. “Yes.

I tasted bile.

I didn’t want to even be in the

my composure. I was

secret tunnel might have been sealed but I already knew Terry had brought Piper back into the house through some

with Elva in earshot. 2

my shirt

a

returned to hiding

don’t you just go?” I said. “I’m sure many other women would be interested in speaking with you

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