Chapter 320 Adrift

• “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.