I took another step. “I don’t want anyone to get in trouble.”

Mark’s eyes went wide again. He looked to Nicholas.

Nicholas’s jaw was clenched, a hard line. He stared at me like he wanted me to take back my words.

When I didn’t, he said, “No one will get in trouble.”

“Thank you,” I said.

He seemed even more annoyed by my thanks, eyes hard.

Mark quickly excused himself.

Nicholas also backed to the door. “If there is anything else you need…”

“Wait,” I said. I glanced over my shoulder, at Elva’s legs kicking out from the comforter.

Nicholas followed the length of my gaze but didn’t otherwise move an inch.

I approached him. Voice soft, I said, “Elva has a few health issues. Lately, she’s been suffering from

recurrent pneumonia..

it seem like acquiring a doctor for Elva would be

I felt nervousness bubble

a doctor

have one.” His reply came with no

was still a good

three

Thank you,” I said.

nodded, then left

blanket Jon. It had been a long, tiring day, and she was still recovering. She needed all the sleep

bed. She stirred some while Blowered her down, but the minute

sat on the edge of the bed

if she could get a regular doctor to check her over, and without the burden of medical bills… how

have a chance at actually winning the selection. If the royal family only

generosity?

a

hadn’t told Nicholas or Mark about Elva’s many allergies. I needed to let

crossed the room and stuck my head out

Nicholas,

to a servant’s room at the end

cater to

that voice as

anger, “Now we are allowing illegitimate children, born in sin,

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