Chapter 0255

I nodded, grim.

“I should send you home tonight,” the King said.

“But, father” Nicholas began.

The King held up his hand, stopping him. “But I will wait for the public’s reaction. They have protected you thus far, Piper. Tonight you showed them your true colors. We’ll see if their love for you persists.”

I bowed. “Thank you for your leniency, Your Majesty.”

“Nathan will procure you a list for your apology letters,” the King said.

“Right away,” Nathan agreed.

“Don’t let this happen again, Piper. There will be no leniency a second time.”

“I understand. Thank you, Sir.”

The King waved his hand, dismissing us.

Nicholas offered me his arm and then led me from the room.

a lonely hallway, Nicholas stopped, released my arm, and turned to

could have told

“No,” I said.

anyone

We don’t know who to trust! And even if the King himself isn’t in on

knows what lies Terry has been

go to the public instead,” Nicholas said. “They’ve always supported

the truth –

the truth, how would we keep it from her?” 4

his arms but fell silent. He didn’t have

moment, he spoke again. “If we don’t do something, you will become a victim

did not expel you from the contest simply because he believes he doesn’t have to. He expects

only here as a publicity stunt. I’d always only been here by the grace

“Piper, I want

made me soften. “I know, Nicholas. But I’m trapped. Don’t you see? Jane has me cornered and

talked to you about? Did he threaten you?”

He made clear I’d come crawling

bastard.” Nicholas’s voice took on a dangerous growl. “As if you

have to…” When I spoke, I taste bile. “When

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