“But in the meantime –” Joseph tried again.

Nicholas interrupted him. “I will accept personal responsibility for her. I will keep her by my side and make certain that she does not find herself in any more trouble.”

Relief flooded me so quickly, I felt dizzy. I rested one hand on the table in case I lost balance.

Joseph grunted like he wanted to argue. Of course, he couldn’t – not against a prince. Eventually, he

relented, “Yes, sir.”

“But what about us, Your Royal Highness?” Olivia said, cutting in. “Why does Linda receive a second

chance while we do not?”

Nicholas shook his head. “The Queen’s sudden illness took precedence, but I would not be overly upset.

The royal family will not consider an event that has been judged unfairly. Either you will yet still have your

or this event will be entirely

little “Thank you, sir.

their promise to protect Elva and me seriously.

could no longer avoid the topic that had been

knew I should have left

feeding you,”

I could have worded it more gracefully. Too

pastries were overcooked,” Nicholas said.

That wasn’t what I meant to discuss, and he knew it.

tell you, Piper? Lilliana is my chosen favorite and I must show her the proper

favor.”

back on the bench, shedding some

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