Chapter 0255

I nodded, grim.

“I should send you home tonight,” the King said.

“But, father” Nicholas began.

The King held up his hand, stopping him. “But I will wait for the public’s reaction. They have protected you thus far, Piper. Tonight you showed them your true colors. We’ll see if their love for you persists.”

I bowed. “Thank you for your leniency, Your Majesty.”

“Nathan will procure you a list for your apology letters,” the King said.

“Right away,” Nathan agreed.

“Don’t let this happen again, Piper. There will be no leniency a second time.”

“I understand. Thank you, Sir.”

The King waved his hand, dismissing us.

Nicholas offered me his arm and then led me from the room.

we were safe down a lonely hallway, Nicholas

told

“No,” I said.

the King. If anyone could help

said? We don’t know who to trust! And even

what lies Terry has been feeding him over

public instead,” Nicholas said. “They’ve always supported you before.

the truth –

Elva? If the whole world knows the truth, how would

his arms but fell

spoke again. “If we don’t do something, you will become a

because he believes he doesn’t have to. He expects the public to

has always made his disdain for me clear. Even from the beginning, Julian had told me I was only here as a publicity stunt. I’d always only been here by the grace of the public.

exhaled. “Piper, I want to

“I know, Nicholas. But I’m trapped. Don’t you see? Jane has me

talked to you about?

threat than a promise. He made clear I’d

voice took on a dangerous growl.

I spoke, I taste bile. “When I’m out on the street, who else

Elva?”

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