“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

and smiled a little “Thank you, sir. That is a

protect Elva and me seriously.

topic that had been pressing against the back of my

have left it alone.

feeding

worded it more gracefully. Too late now.

overcooked,” Nicholas

I meant to discuss,

is my chosen favorite and I must show her the proper

favor.”

back on the bench, shedding some of

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