Chapter 0013

When Nicholas said my name, I stopped where I stood and internally cursed. I was so close to my door.

As far as I could tell, I had two options: apologize for having overheard or deny, deny, deny.

I swiveled on my heel, facing him. “Your Royal Highness! I was looking for you.”

His brow lowered, skeptical. “Why?”

“1.. uh.. oh! I wanted to tell you about Elva’s allergies.”

Nicholas listened quietly as I explained the things she couldn’t eat, the types of materials she couldn’t

have around, and the medicines that gave her reactions

I’ll take care of it,” he said, when I was done.

Over his shoulder, standing in the doorway of her room, Lena looked at me, a cold gleam in her eyes.

I shivered.

were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from

nail polish.

walking with a book on my head, to

way

all met in the dining room. The royal family was

hour–long break for fresh air in the afternoon, when

through the gardens.

the grass, burning off her youthful energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather was pleasant, and

regular checkups.

on the edge of the grounds, when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and the

band–aid ori Elva’s

What’s this Lasked.

the grass, but a nice girl gave me this She turned her leg

one of the candidates

okay,” the

Elva said, pointing

She was younger than me, eighteen at the most, with pale

timidly, her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva. I’m three. I

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