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.

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

ankle, giving

Julian lowered the bow and looked at me, then to Nicholas. “We

know.”

firm tone

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

be able to take

he

Julian instead.

didn’t want to worry

still aren’t, fully.” Nicholas secured the bandage, then

case. If they are willing to

right? Say it again, brother. Wait, I need to get my phone out and

Instead, he finally lifted

to belleve Lena and Joseph are conspiring against you. It is for this reason

protect you. Mark is there specifically to protect Elva

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

the competition began.”

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

part in anything this horrific. Even to bring them under

some concrete evidence.”

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