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.

he

around my ankle, giving me some relief from the

bow and looked at me, then to Nicholas.

know.”

Nicholas’s firm tone

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

able

I asked Nicholas. When he couldn’t meet my

Julian instead.

want to

weren’t certain yet. We still aren’t, fully.” Nicholas secured the bandage, then sat

but… Jullan’s right, in this case. If they

it again, brother. Wait, I need to get my

finally lifted his gaze to

and Joseph are conspiring

protect you. Mark is there specifically to protect Elva at

served this family for many

the competition began.”

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

this

some concrete evidence.”

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