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,

could have told him the truth.”

“No,” I said.

King. If anyone could help us-

know who to trust! And even if the King himself

been feeding him over the years?”

instead,” Nicholas said.

the truth –

If the whole world knows the truth, how would we keep it

his arms but fell silent.

don’t do

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

I was only here as a publicity stunt. I’d always only been here by the grace of the public. If they were to

I want

Don’t you see? Jane has me cornered and

Terry talked to you about? Did he threaten

a promise. He made clear I’d come

took on a dangerous growl. “As

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

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