The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0163

In sleep, I felt safe and warm, like I was rocking in a boat on gentle waves under a bright sunny sky. Here,

my troubles seemed so far away. I was at peace, distant from those who wanted to hurt me or bring my

family harm.

Once, I had thought myself to be in Nicholas’s embrace. I almost recognized it somehow, the fierce hold

of his arms and the wall of his body. His figure had shaped out since we were teens, but the way h

he

embraced was the same. So gentle. So tender, like I was the most important person in the world.

But then Nicholas’s arms went away.

This good feeling was not meant to last.

Soon, I was stirred awake to the thunderous sounds of a loud argument.

“You purposefully placed Piper into harm’s way!” That was Nicholas’s voice. I’d be able to pick it out of a crowded room, though it wasn’t so crowded now.

“She’s the only one who can feel her wolf. If we don’t follow her, then we have nothing.” That voice was Julian’s. He wasn’t quite as loud, though his words held the weight of shame.

“Then have nothing,” Nicholas growled. “But do not endanger her! You yourself might as well have put the target on her back for Terry to see!”

“She agreed to go along with it. I did not force her.”

“You likely led her on with false promises of returning her wolf to her.”

“It’s not all that false, maybe!”

“Her wolf is gone, Julian. That is that. There is no reason to put her in further danger. Whatever you were doing before, you have to stop. I don’t care what it was or how close you think you were to a breakthrough.”

“Now, Nicholas. If you would calm down just a second

“Calm down? You want me to calm down?” Nicholas sucked in an angry breath. “You say that Terry is involved. What, exactly do you think will happen when the public learns the royal family might have something to do with this?”

actually get done,” Julian snapped.

it would lead to widespread panic!” Nicholas replied, just as sharp.

to this anymore. I would not continue to rest here while these two argued

and my

but I forced my muscles

on the bed.

me first. “Piper.”

and he came closer. “Piper, how are you

off his concern. “Whether I ever find my own wolf or not, this truth

Julian, but it was with the same kind of stern warning in his voice, albeit

the cons. Especially when we may not yet have the full truth

full truth is Terry,” Julian

him. “You have a confession,

“No, but-

I

leaned forward, reclaiming Nicholas’s attention. “Let us continue to investigate, then. When we have

would only be placing

danger!” I shouted. After, suddenly, I felt lightheaded. I clutched my face with both hands

I wanted to pull my skin off.

arms. His hands were so big and strong, they nearly seared me with their touch. I wanted him to

bed. “Careful, now,” he said in a whisper that sent goosebumps

bit back a

Piper, does it hurt?” He moved one arm

time. I wanted his hand back on my

my clothes.

“Nicholas, please…”

the doctor,” Nicholas said. When he started to move away, I reached for him with both hands, wanting to

but he stilled all the

her with?” Julian said. He was

gaze that never missed

pressed my breasts forward, up into the friction

so I

hoarse and whiny. I was begging

him

I wanted him

a man I could be with, no matter how much I