“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

will be entirely

and smiled a little “Thank you,

their promise to protect Elva and me

been

have left

saw Lilliana feeding

Perhaps I could have worded it more gracefully. Too late

were overcooked,”

to discuss, and he

want me to tell you, Piper? Lilliana is my chosen favorite

favor.”

leaned back on the bench, shedding

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