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

the bandage around my ankle, giving me some relief

looked at me, then to Nicholas. “We should tell

know.”

tone sounded

especially now. If they are willing to

to be able to

Nicholas. When he couldn’t meet my eye, I turned

Julian instead.

want to worry you,”

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

to needlessly upset you, but… Jullan’s right, in this case. If they are willing to do you harm, you should know

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

ignored him. Instead, he finally lifted his gaze to

conspiring against you. It is for this reason

my own guard to protect you. Mark is

have both served this family for many

the competition began.”

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

part in anything this horrific. Even to bring them

some concrete evidence.”

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