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.

game. Both Elva and I were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from our hair to our gowns to the

nail polish.

of my posture. I had to practice walking with a book on my head, to learn fluid motion and grace. They even critiqued my wave,

the way

candidates all met in the dining room. The

free time was an hour–long break for fresh

through the gardens.

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

regular checkups.

when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and the edge of her dress. As

band–aid ori

What’s this Lasked.

the grass, but a

of the candidates came

okay,”

said, pointing

was younger than me,

stood timidly, her hands weaved together at her waist.

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva said. “I’m Elva.

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