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Robert and Alice are so nice. They’re almost a little too nice. If we didn’t know what we do, we’d think they’re up to something. I doubt anything is going on other than hoping we don’t realize that their son looks just like the former king, though.
“We’re going to play,” Lucas says as all the kids stand.
“Where?” I ask.
“Into the woods,” Peter shrugs.
My heart rate spikes in fear as a look passes between Alice and Joseph.
“You can’t go into the woods,” I tell them.
Peter rolls his eyes at me. “We have the guards.”
Joseph stands and grabs Peter, hauling him out of the room quickly. I don’t know exactly what he’s saying, but I know that Alice and I are both relieved. We understand the dangers that the heir can face, and the guards being with them just isn’t enough.
“We
