Sabotage.

That was what someone had done to my bow. They had purposefully cut a tiny fracture into the wood so when I attempted to fire, the entire thing would snap.

And it had, right at the crucial moment. Because of this, I had nearly been gored.

Nicholas gently touched my calf, directing my leg how he needed it. With a slow but deliberate touch, he

slid

my boot off and inspected my swollen ankle.

The moment felt too intimate, so I spoke to break the tension.

“The last time I saw you both, you were in a swarm of eligible ladies.”

“We lost them in a hurry,” Julian said with a snort. He continued to inspect my bow, particularly where

the slice had been made. “The cameras, too.”

“No one knows these woods as well as us,” Nicholas agreed.

Julian laughed. “Poor Joyce, though. He’s never really been the outdoor type. He didn’t have a chance at

escape.

wouldn’t know what to do with the boar if he found it.

my ankle, giving me some relief from the

Julian lowered the bow and looked at me, then to Nicholas. “We should tell her what

know.”

Nicholas’s firm tone

If they are willing to go

to be able to take

something about this?” I asked Nicholas. When he couldn’t

Julian instead.

didn’t want to worry you,” Julian

yet. We still aren’t, fully.” Nicholas secured the bandage, then sat back on his

didn’t want to needlessly upset you, but… Jullan’s right, in this case. If they are willing to do you harm, you should know what

again, brother. Wait, I need to get

ignored him. Instead, he finally lifted his gaze to

are conspiring

to protect you. Mark is there

for many years, but I cannot deny

the competition began.”

trusted by the King and Queen,” Julian chimed in. “It will take

and Joseph had a part in anything this horrific. Even to bring them

some concrete evidence.”

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