#Chapter 87: Nicholas the Protector

Nicholas I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Terry, my uncle and advisor to the King, and his hands on Piper as if he intended to touch her intimately. And Piper was practically passed out beside him, unable to give consent, unable to do anything more than cry. Red hot fury burned through my veins. My hands clenched into fists. I desperately wanted to beat my uncle into a bloody pulp for daring to lay a hand on Piper. Hands that were still on her. “Get the fuck off of her.” Each word came out a growl as I strode forward into the room. I made my strides long and determined, intimidating. Terry finally pulled his hands away, but still had the shame to look put out about it. “You continue to have the worst timing, little nephew.” With Terry out of the way, I rushed forward and pulled Piper up into the safety of my arms. When I had her in a bridal carry, clutched to my chest, I could finally make out some of what she was saying. “Don’t let him… Please… Save me… Nicholas…” My he