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.

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

have told him the truth.”

“No,” I said.

the King. If anyone could help us-

to trust! And even if the King

has been

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

the truth –

whole world knows the

fell silent. He

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

because he believes he doesn’t have to. He expects the public to come for

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

“Piper, I want to protect

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

what Terry talked to you about? Did

a threat than a promise. He made clear I’d come crawling to him.”

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

have to…” When I spoke, I taste bile. “When I’m out on the street, who else will help me

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