The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0432

After my date with Julian, I was left confused, unsure if I had clearly made any of the points I had set out to make or not. Nicholas showing up had certainly thrown a wrench into my plans. I wasn’t sure how I could show Julian he deserved love that came easy, when my own heart was so entangled in pain.

In the end, we went our separate ways, but I wasn’t done yet. I would prove to Julian that he deserved better, no matter how long it took.

When I make it to my door, Nicholas is there, leaning against the wall beside my guard. When he sees me, he kicks off of it and comes closer to me.

“Can we talk?” he asked.

The guards were generally discreet, but I imagined for the conversation he wanted to have, we needed somewhere even more secluded.

“Where?” I asked.

“Follow me.”

I walked beside him back toward the royal family wing. He didn’t speak again until he opened his door, held it for me, and then closed it securely behind us.

“What is going on with you and Julian?” he asked me. A hint of anger weaved through his tone, making it gruffer than usual. It affected me in the usual way, making me shiver in delight and anticipation.

I tried not to let my body win this time. Yes, Nicholas was sexy beyond all reason, and I

secretly loved that he was so jealous and protective of me. But I couldn’t forget that we were fighting. Well, maybe fighting wasn’t the right word. I was still hurt and he was still oblivious.

Susie’s words ran through my mind. Just talk to him.

“Julian and I are supposed to be fake dating,” I said. “This isn’t anything new.”

“You were touchier than before. You were leaning into him.”

“Nick, this isn’t anything new,” I said again. “I don’t understand what the big deal is?”

Half of me wanted to remind him how touchy he’d been with Bridget since her arrival. It felt like she was nearly constantly hanging off of his arm. He always smelled like her, as if she

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every occasion, which… I wouldn’t put it past her, honestly. 1

didn’t want to have this conversation again, so with I

one step, Nicholas hand gripped my arm, not enough to hurt, but firm enough

had now lowered even

matter?” I

growl came out even deeper. “Is this about Bridget again?”

fury was stoking my own, especially since I was also repressing my desire for him. If I couldn’t feel lust, I’d feel fury. The

answer, or my

in front of me, pinning me there. I felt he was all around me. I was

still

escaped the back of my throat.

had the nerve

like Bridget,” I growled right back.

minute. Fire burned in his gaze, mirroring what

tongue licked past my lips and tangled with my own.

addicted to him. To his touch. To the smell

added teeth, but he matched even that. We were both angry, but cared for one another too. I clawed at his shoulders. He ripped the belt loops

I ever wanted. Having him close. Owning him as he owned me, body

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and soul.

no other man ever had, and he’d rejected me so

Alpha, and much stronger than me. He could have

he backed up a full inch, enough for

Tears rose in my eyes. “You don’t want a

the heat and fury faded from Nicholas’s eyes. Confusion replaced it. He was

dick pressed into

would you think that?” he asked.

didn’t want to voice it, but… maybe Susie was right. He truly didn’t understand. I would have to tell him. “The other night… When I