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.

training to prepare for the game. Both Elva and I were provided with professional stylists to

nail polish.

straightness of my posture. I had to practice walking with a book on my head, to

way the

candidates all met in the dining

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

through the gardens.

burning off her youthful energy. worried for her, with her

regular checkups.

we were walking through a field of beautiful wildflowers on the edge of the grounds, when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and the edge of her dress. As I knelt to dust

bear band–aid

What’s this Lasked.

a nice girl gave

as one of the candidates came to stand

hope it’s okay,” the girl

said, pointing at

looked up at the girl. She was younger than me,

timidly, her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind of looked like she

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

said. “I’m Elva.

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