Chapter 0327

The next morning, as I was preparing for the day, a messenger came to the door to call me to a meeting with the King, I immediately put back the jeans and t-shirt I was going to wear and selected a dress instead. Charlotte helped me dress in a hurry, and then I rushed to follow the

messenger.

I was led to Nichola s’s private rooms where the King was pacing back and forth in front of the secret passageway opening on the wall. Nicholas and Julian were there as well. Nicholas stood straight, as if at attention. Julian had his arms crossed.

When the King noticed me, he stopped pacing. “Now that we are all here, I want someone to explain to me exactly what happened here last night. The guard told me what they could, but there are many blanks that need filled in.”

I swallowed hard, not sure where to even begin. The King looked at me with such intense focus that I felt vulnerable in a way I didn’t like. Under such scrutiny, it was difficult to get my thoughts in order, especially my necessary lies.

Fortunately, Julian stepped in first. “The underground organization attempted a bold move last night by attempting to kidnap Nicholas.”

“Nicholas?” The King’s sharp gaze snapped toward his eldest son. “Why wasn’t your guard up against such an attack? The guard found no sign of forced entry.”

I held my breath. Please don’t mention Jane!

someone

King narrowed

instant, before replying, “A

Julian said, smoothly sliding in. “At that time of

the King said. “We have enough

Nicholas swallowed. “Yes, sir.”

father?” Julian added. He smirked but it had an

they meant to kidnap him,” the King said, turning away. He switched his focus to me now. “And what was your part in

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like he expected me to

here,” I

me last night,” Julian said. “We

The King blinked. “…together?”

side. Easily, he slipped his arm around my waist, resting his hand on my hip.

glared at Julian. Julian just

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