I desperately tried to memorize all that I could from this moment.

Nicholas being sweet with Elva as he lifted her up off of Night. Night licked at her face and she giggled.

event

Julian had been so kind to me, making me laugh even though I had fully intended on sitting here quietly

and alone.

Silver,

so relaxed and protective, head resting in my lap.

Near the end of the night, Elva fell asleep in Nicholas’s arms. Mark took her from him to carry her back

to my room.

Most of the other girls had retired by now. The stars were bright in the sky, and the hour was late.

Nicholas approached me and asked, “May I walk you back to your room?”

He pushed, my chair for me through the palace toward an elevator in the back. It was tucked out of the way, but helpful for situations like these. Nicholas said the servants used it to bring heavy loads up and

down the stairs.

Outside of my room, we hesitated. Now was the time to say goodbye. Neither of us said it.

“The next time we see each other

likely be at the elimination,” he said…

That was true. Though we would be under the same roof, the royal family only interacted with the girls during specific scheduled events, none of which had been arranged for the next couple of days.

going to be

my assumption. I nodded, expecting it, yet oddly, I still felt

inside.

will miss you,” I said.

miss her too.”

if you wanted. Even after we’re gone. I’m sure she’d love to hear from

you

fell to the ground. That wouldn’t be appropriate, I’d be duty bound to both the throne and whichever woman becomes my wife. My own family

my ribs. I understood, of

just not what you are used to. The novelty

me sideways Tm not

in our direction His face immediately hardened and

glared.

aa

me about Julian being a playboy,

showed Lena your broken bow.” Julian said,

“What?”

it, il she

from her for

words sat heavy on me. “What are your

plans to sabotage you, Piper, but now she will have

to

so casual, so flippant, it sent a chill up my spine.

was relieved, in this case, that he was on

my enemy.

waved to a group of girls who had begun to inch closer. “I better head. them

hearts,” I called after him.

correct amount,” he replied. The

Silver’s fur as!

my thoughts. I continued to stroke Silver’s considered that this might be my true last night of fun. The elimination ceremony

what you are used to. The

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