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.

were safe down a lonely hallway, Nicholas stopped,

have told him the

“No,” I said.

the King. If anyone

know who to trust! And

been feeding him over the years?”

the public instead,” Nicholas said.

the truth –

world knows the truth, how would we keep it from her?” 4

his arms but fell silent. He

don’t do

did not expel you from the contest simply because he believes he doesn’t

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 the grace of the public. If they were to turn on me, I

want to

But I’m trapped. Don’t you see? Jane has me cornered and she knows it. And once I’m gone from the palace…”

you about? Did he threaten you?”

promise. He made clear

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

I taste bile. “When

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