“Piper isn’t feeling well at the moment,” Nicholas said. He kept one arm wrapped protectively around my waist. “In fact, I was about to take her to one of the private rooms to rest.”
“Oh,” Ronan said, and his bright smile fell somewhat. “How disappointing. Well, recover and rest well, Piper. I hope we can share our dance at a later time.”
“Thank you,” I said, side-eyeing Nicholas somewhat. While I was incredibly grateful for the save, I knew Nicholas was taking a great risk here. The merfolk valued honesty above all other virtues. For Nicholas to like to a merfolk prince surely wouldn’t be looked upon kindly if discovered.
But, looking at Nicholas, I could see the hint of anger in his eyes. Or… jealousy? He did not want to share me with Ronan. He did not want me to dance with Ronan as I
