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 stopped, released my arm, and turned to

have told him

“No,” I said.

King. If anyone could

know who to trust! And even if the King

Terry has been feeding him over the

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

the truth –

knows the truth, how

fell

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

not expel you from the contest simply because he believes he doesn’t have to. He expects the public to come for

Julian had told me I was only here as a publicity stunt. I’d always only been here by the grace of the public. If they were to turn on me, I would be out the

“Piper, I

me soften. “I know, Nicholas. But I’m trapped. Don’t you see? Jane has me cornered and she knows it. And once I’m

Terry talked to you about?

promise.

voice took on a dangerous growl. “As

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

Elva?”

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