The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0343

“I’m here.” Nicholas walked to her, hugged her, and then joined in her game. I followed, eager for any moment of normalcy, no matter how fleeting.

Later, I followed Nicholas to the guest room he was using. We hadn’t finished our.

conversation.

As we crossed the threshold and closed the door behind us, I expected him to start arguing again. Instead, he pulled me into his arms and kissed me.

The kiss stole my breath, and my thoughts, away. For a long moment, I was in a land of bliss and contentment, surrounded by warmth and the man I admired.

Too soon, it ended. Anything short of forever would have been too soon.

“I’m worried about you,” he whispered.

My heart ached. “I’m worried about you, too.”

“About me?”

“I saw the flyers. Even Julian was upset. Things are bad, Nick. You can’t keep that from me.’

“I don’t mean to,” Nicholas said. “But Piper, I wasn’t lying before. As prince, my life is always in danger. There are always threats.”

“Not dropped from airplanes.”

“That’s not as

if anything were to happen to

right there,” he said. “I’m here.” He took my wrist in his and brought my hand to

steady, sure pulse

And

earnest gold. The flecks of green within them shimmered

my life don’t scare me half so much as the thought that Jane might try to take you

I could

Steady. Strong.

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One.

“Nick…”

cheeks with

what you want from me, Piper. Whatever it is, I will

licked my lips. Fear ebbed, and in its place swelled a burning desire. I knew what I wanted.

always made everything

you want?” I

until I bumped against the wall. Then he came in closer, pinning me

want you, Piper, I want to taste you. And touch you.” He lowered his mouth to my ear. His voice dropped low, husky. “I want to have you writhing, beneath me. I want to have you beg

together, to give some relief to the