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.

Nicholas stopped,

could have told

“No,” I said.

King. If anyone could help

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

what lies Terry has been feeding him

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

the truth –

world knows the truth, how would we keep it

his arms but fell silent. He didn’t have an

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

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

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

“Piper, I want to protect

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

to you about? Did he

a promise. He made clear I’d come crawling to

a dangerous growl. “As

I spoke, I taste bile. “When

Elva?”

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