“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

this event will be entirely

you,

protect Elva

that had been pressing against the back of my mind,

have left

saw Lilliana feeding you,” I said.

have worded it more gracefully. Too

were overcooked,” Nicholas

to

you, Piper? Lilliana is my chosen favorite and

favor.”

back on the bench, shedding some of his

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