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.

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

my ankle, giving me some

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

know.”

firm tone sounded

willing to go

be able

know something about this?” I asked Nicholas. When he couldn’t meet my eye, I turned my gaze

Julian instead.

to worry

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

If they are willing to

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

finally lifted

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

protect you. Mark is there specifically to

served this family for many years, but I

the competition began.”

liked and trusted by the King and Queen,” Julian chimed in.

and Joseph had a part in anything this horrific.

some concrete evidence.”

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