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.

what to do with the boar if he found it. It’s better if stays to the side.”

bandage around my ankle, giving me some relief

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

know.”

firm tone sounded like

deserves to know, especially now. If they are willing to go far enough

able to take

this?” I asked Nicholas. When he couldn’t meet my eye, I

Julian instead.

want to worry you,”

certain yet. We still aren’t, fully.” Nicholas secured

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

I was right? Say it again, brother.

him. Instead, he finally lifted his gaze to mine

Lena and Joseph are conspiring against

own guard to protect you. Mark is there

“They have both served this family for many years, but I

the competition began.”

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

in anything this

some concrete evidence.”

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