Chapter 0518 "Nicholas’s growl returned tenfold. I didn’t know how much longer I could hold him back.

I Yetbefore I could become even more I seriously worried, a different merfolk swam up from the space down below us into the quickly narrowing space between Nicholas and Ronan. At once, both men kicked backwards to give her more room.

She was absolutely stunning, her tail the color of coral, all pinks and oranges and yellows. Her scales sparkled in the light of the nearby dancing orbs. Her bodysuit was elaborate, decorated in many dozens of small shells and gemstones. The decoration continued up through her long hair, merging into the tall crown she wore, Her crown was the tallest of any other in the room. Yet even if she hadn’t have been wearing it, from her regality and her

NY a poise, I would have known this merfolk woman was the Queen.

"Nicholas immediately bows his headin respect, and I do the same. Julian, likewise.

I Ronan does as well, though he seems to do so begrudgingly. His face is twisted with annoyance the remaining shreds of restrained anger.

“Your Majesty,” Nicholas said.

“You need not be so formal with me, Prince Nicholas,” the Queen said. “We are all friends here.” Her eyes were kind looking at Nicholas. They somehow softened further, as she shifted her attentions to me. “Piper, was it?” “Yes, your Majesty.” “My eighth son offended you,” she said.

It wasn’t a question but I felt compelled to answer it as such.

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Enough for your princes to come to your rescue?” the Queen asked.

" “I'tried to remove his hands on my-own, ma’am,” I explained. “But he was persistent.” I I'worried she might not believe me, but "from the disappointment clearly turning down her lips, I quickly gathered that wasn’t the case.

She swung her attention around then, to Ronan, her son.

“My eighth son,” Queen Sonal said. “Do you dispute this charge laid before you? Keep in mind that the loudness of your voice carried your crass messages far beyond this small dance area. I believe, even our visiting cameras picked up some of your words.” She waved her hand to where a cameraman was swimming upward, his camera pointed at the scene.

princes to come to your

my-own, ma’am,” I explained. “But he was persistent.” I worried she might not believe

swung her attention around

crass messages far beyond this small dance area. I believe, even our visiting cameras picked up some of your words.” She waved her hand to where

people, or if she truly was also upset on my behalf. From

other for the sake of national

eyes darting between his mother and the approaching

with Miss Piper that

not have done it.” I Queen Sonal sighed. “Ronan. An apology is what is

the waist. “Miss Piper. Prince Nicholas.” He shifted slightly. “Prince

my heart that you will grant me your forgiveness,”

to look at me, Julian

kept looking forward, his body mostly

me peeking out from behind his

who had assaulted me, I would have

held dear. My kingdom which seemed like it was on the edge of a war with the north, as well

1 wasn’t sure I had any

other hand. The merfolk were a people

know if I only pretended? As I struggled

ta brushed his hand back and squeezed my arm. I knew then, that I had

lie.

adored

him, or let down

lifted my head and came to swim at Nicholas’s side. I wouldn't hide behind him. I was

hope that you can amend your behavior,” I said. “Your actions today were not representative of the kindness and hospitality I know your people possess.” Ronan straightened slightly. He paled

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