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.

few days, I went through intense training to prepare for the game. Both Elva and I were provided

nail polish.

the dip of my curtsey, and the straightness of my posture. I had to practice walking with a book on my head, to learn fluid motion and

way the

candidates all met in the dining room. The royal

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

through the gardens.

worried for her, with her

regular checkups.

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 it

bear band–aid ori Elva’s

What’s this Lasked.

cute Liell in the grass, but a nice girl gave me this She turned

asked, just as one of the candidates came to stand behind

hope it’s okay,” the girl

one,” Elva said, pointing at

than me, eighteen at

timidly, her hands weaved together at her waist. She

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva.

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