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.

hallway, Nicholas stopped, released my arm, and

have told him

“No,” I said.

the King. If anyone could help

know who to trust! And even

been feeding him

said. “They’ve always supported

the truth –

knows the truth, how would we keep

crossed his arms but fell silent. He

do something, you will become a victim in the

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

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 been here by

want to protect

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

to you about? Did

a promise. He

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

spoke, I taste bile. “When I’m out on the street, who else will help

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