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?”

but then something might actually get

to widespread panic!” Nicholas replied, just as

I would not continue to rest here while

and my wolf,

cripple my body, but I forced my muscles to move until I pulled

on the bed.

noticed me first. “Piper.”

Nicholas turned. His whole demeanor softened and he came closer. “Piper, how are

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

He spoke softer to me than he did to Julian, but it

not outweigh the cons. Especially

truth is Terry,” Julian

at him. “You have a confession, then?”

“No, but-

I

continue to investigate, then. When we have the proof

would only be placing yourself in

lightheaded. I clutched

wanted to pull my skin off. Or, no. I

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

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

back a

Piper, does it hurt?” He moved one arm to touch my forehead.

again, louder this time. I wanted his hand back on my arm. I wanted

my clothes.

“Nicholas, please…”

I reached for him with both hands, wanting to keep him right where he was, if not bring him

he stilled all

drugged her with?” Julian said. He was

that never missed

forward, up into the

have to let me go, so I can

Please, no.. Don’t go…” My voice was hoarse and whiny. I

wanted him near.

mine and touch me all over. I wanted him to

needed to stop. This was Nicholas, the prince. Not a man I could be with, no matter how much I