The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 158

Chapter 0158

Nicholas held my gaze the longest.

He finally glanced away when a girl tugged on his arm. The music started and she pulled him toward the

dance floor.

It seemed that anonymity made everyone feel a bit bolder than usual tonight.

Myself included.

I stopped by the drink table to grab a flute of champagne. It was easier to lose myself with a hint of

alcohol in the system. Yet before I could even take a sip. I looked out at the dance floor once more and

forgot the drink entirely.

The girl who was dancing with Nicholas had both hands on his chest and was rubbing them up to his

shoulders with an unwelcome familiarity that made my skin crawl.

I lowered my drink back to the table and then stormed across the room.

“Excuse me,” I said, when I was close enough to them. “Do you mind if I cut in?””

“Yes,” snapped the girl.

Nicholas searched my face. Then, he reached up, grabbed the girl’s wrists and pulled her hands away

from his chest.

She huffed in annoyance but didn’t argue. She glared at me as she walked away.

hand to me, and I placed mine in his.

you,” he said. His deadpan expression made it

He, of course, knew

I

who I was? That

hand on his shoulder. His free hand sat comfortably on my waist. Together, we began to move with the music. We glided over

with Nicholas was as easy as breathing. Here, where we could pretend to be

well, my lady,”

helps to have an excellent partner,” I replied.

Nicholas led our dance out onto the balcony, where we were alone. Slowly, he stopped turning, ending the dance. He did not move away, however, keeping

clutching mine.

move

happens now? My mind whispered, as my

would say something flirty, and well,

look handsome in the starlight, my

smiled, wider than usual, and my knees felt weak.

beauty that has stolen me away. This is a lovely dress, but I suspect

own to my face. Gently, he traced my cheek along the edge

leaned forward.

He came closer and closer.

I

desperately wanted him to close the distance and kiss me. The very thrill of the near possibility had me buzzing out of

was a night of magic. Anything felt

brushed mine and

the barest press, but it made my

else, did he? With mask covering most of my face, and my hair hidden, he might not

voice breathy and soft,

I wanted him to kiss me

so near, and when it was, I felt so whole. I couldn’t resist

heels. I followed the feeling, searching the room. Then

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