The gathered crowd quieted at Nicholas and Julian’s declaration. The King narrowed his gaze.

“You are saying that Piper did this.”

“Yes,” Nicholas said without hesitation,

Around us, the speculative gazes of the onlookers were more than enough to tell of their disbelief. Yet before they could make me nervous, Julian’s easy laughter claimed everyone’s attention.

“Have you all forgotten how talented Piper is with a bow? She nearly matched me shot for shot during

our archery event.”

No one could deny the truth of that. Soon the speculative glances returned more to ones of annoyance

and jealousy.

“Very good, Piper.” The King studied me closely, draped over Nicholas’s back as I was. “Though it seems

you have gotten injured.”

“A twisted ankle,” I said.

“I will have the physician make certain she is well,” Nicholas added.

The King moved his probing eyes to Nicholas. “Send a servant to do so.”

me. “Yes,

King approached Nathan, “Send some servants to

tomorrow.”

quickly directed others

you to the location.” Nicholas

diligently taken position at Nicholas’s right, stood and followed his

said to Nicholas. I spotted the cameras coming closer. I really didn’t want them to have close–ups of me hanging

I could stand on one foot, but i was wobbly Nicholas stayed at my side, ready to catch me. When leaned a bit too far in one direction, he

began to separate into shatter groups to talk. Olivia came over to Nicholas and

an impressive shot you made. How fortunate you were that two princes were able to find you when you were

was only acting this way because Nicholas was beside me. In private, I highly doubted she would be so kind. Regardless, for

you, Olivia,” I said.

nodded, then moved on.

outdone, Linda quickly moved into the place Olivia

Linda said, aneering slightly. “So… nice that you are now the hero of

said, mostly to make

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