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.

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

told him the truth.”

“No,” I said.

King. If anyone could help us-

And

Terry has been feeding him over

Nicholas said. “They’ve always supported you before. If they

the truth –

of Elva? If the whole world knows the

crossed his arms but fell silent. He didn’t have an

spoke again. “If we don’t do something, you will become

from the contest simply because he believes he doesn’t have to. He expects the public to come for your head.”

always made his disdain for me clear. Even from the beginning, Julian had told me I was only here as a publicity

“Piper, I want

“I know, Nicholas. But I’m trapped. Don’t you see? Jane has me cornered and she knows it. And once I’m gone

Terry talked to you about?

He made clear I’d come

voice took on a dangerous growl. “As if you

to…” When I spoke, I taste bile. “When I’m out

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