Chapter 0084
Sabotage.
That was what someone had done to my bow. They had purposefully cut a tiny fracture into the wood so when I attempted to fire, the entire thing would snap.
And it had, right at the crucial moment. Because of this, I had nearly been gored.
Nicholas gently touched my calf, directing my leg how he needed it. With a slow but deliberate touch, he
slid
my boot off and inspected my swollen ankle.
The moment felt too intimate, so I spoke to break the tension.
“The last time I saw you both, you were in a swarm of eligible ladies.”
“We lost them in a hurry,” Julian said with a snort. He continued to inspect my bow, particularly where
the slice had been made. “The cameras, too.”
“No one knows these woods as well as us,” Nicholas agreed.
Julian laughed. “Poor Joyce, though. He’s never really been the outdoor type. He didn’t have a chance at
escape.
“He wouldn’t know what to do with the boar if he found it. It’s better if stays to the side.” Nicholas
wrapped the bandage around my ankle, giving me some relief from the pain.
“That’s true.” Julian lowered the bow and looked at me, then to Nicholas. “We should tell her what we
know.”
“Julian.” Nicholas’s firm tone sounded like a warning.
“She deserves to know, especially now. If they are willing to go far enough to put her life in danger, she
needs to be able to take precautions.
“You know something about this?” I asked Nicholas. When he couldn’t meet my eye, I turned my gaze to
Julian instead.
“Nicholas didn’t want to worry you,” Julian said.
“Did he just say I was right? Say it again, brother. Wait, I need to get my phone out and record.”
“We have reason to belleve Lena and Joseph are conspiring against you. It is for this reason that I had
“They’re well liked and trusted by the King and Queen,” Julian chimed in. “It will take a lot to convince
“I have my own reasons to suspect Lena.” Then I told them what she had said, I hope you don’t have any
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