Chapter 0254

Nathan led Nicholas and me into a sitting room where the King sat upon a chair. All other chairs had

been pushed to the back of the room. It was clear he meant for the rest of us to stand.

As we entered, the King narrowed his eyes in Nicholas’s direction. Nicholas lifted his chin.

“Nathan, I believe I was clear in my orders that Piper arrive alone,” the King said.

Nathan bowed his head. “My apologies, Your Majesty.”

“It’s my fault,” Nicholas said. “I refused to allow Piper to face you on her own.”

The King frowned deeper. “And if I ordered you to leave?”

Nicholas squared his shoulders. “You would have to have be forcibly taken from this room.” (1

The King and Nicholas stared at each other for a moment, as if in silent conversation. Then the King

sighed, long–suffering.

“Stay then,” the King said. “I will be amused to hear how either of you can defend Piper’s actions from

tonight.”

at once, “I deeply apologize

King scoffed, cutting me off. “You honestly believe that a mere apology will fix all that you’ve done? You called one

said to Mrs. Maple.”

takes to

don’t care about your redemption! I want to know what possessed you to speak and act as you did

your mind? Has the pressure of the contest

King’s voice slowly rose.

lowered my chin down to my chest. “I have no excuses, Your Majesty.

punishment.”

He stepped forward and

of the King’s

you are treading on thin ice,” the King said

to fall on her

her actions are

“No.”

flabbergasted. “Why ever

Was he planning on revealing the truth about

Nicholas hesitated.

Nicholas. Explain to me

just doesn’t,” he said, haltingly, like each word

may.” I sidestepped around Nicholas. “If I may ask, Sir, please allow me a list of everyone who I offended so that I

are fiercely angered.

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