Chapter 0328

“I

guess that’s that,” Julian said, and snaked his arm away from me.

Nicholas looked at the dark opening in the wall, a stern expression on his face.

1 felt powerless. There was nothing I could say to replace a father’s love.

With the King’s absence, Nicholas spoke more truthfully. “This escapade is only going to last for so long. Eventually we’re going to have to reveal the truth about Jane.”

Julian stepped closer to him and lowered his voice. “It will be easier to explain when Jane is caught. Else we will only cast doubt on Piper herself.”

I joined them by the window. I didn’t know what to do. I wanted to keep Jane a secret, to keep Elva and the world from knowing about my twin. But wasn’t it selfish to want to keep this secret, when Jane was actively endangering Nicholas?

If the guards had known about my twin… Even if the result would be in expelling me for my relation, then they might have caught Jane before she ever had a chance to hurt Nicholas.

My secret wasn’t just hurting people, it could get someone killed.

it’s worth it… to

believe it. He’ll punish you instead. We need Jane in

“We’ll keep quiet for now.” A muscle ticked in

you getting hurt,”

I can protect myself, Piper. Julian is right, in this instance…”

“Thanks

Nicholas initial reservation might have had less to do with the danger and everything to do with the game Julian and I would now need

keep up this fake dating ruse now,” Nicholas said. “The King thinks you two are fooling around

shrugged. “So he will. It’s not the end of the world.

“Maybe you could give me a moment

+15 BONUS

When he was gone, I stepped closer to Nicholas. Anyone could come in at

at my hand. “I

I said. “I’m

face. “I’m sorry, Piper. If it

know,” I said, stopping him. I didn’t want to hear the could-have-beens. The

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255