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.

we were safe down a lonely hallway, Nicholas stopped, released my arm,

have told him the

“No,” I said.

If anyone

We don’t know who to trust! And

knows what lies Terry has been feeding him

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

the truth –

of Elva? If the whole world knows the truth, how would we

silent. He didn’t

do

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

beginning, Julian had told me I was only here as a publicity stunt. I’d always only been here by the grace

“Piper, I want to

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

that what Terry talked to you about? Did he threaten you?”

less a threat than a promise. He made clear

on a dangerous growl. “As if

“When I’m

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