Chapter 0448

Bridget was my friend. She had my trust. Though I didn’t think love would form from it, couldn’t deny it would be a good match. Bridget would be a good Luna.

I

However, I did not think she would be a good wife. And that kept me from agreeing to the match.

That, and my desire for Piper. I knew we needed to end things, but how could I? If I could keep her by my side longer, simply by turning all others away, I would.

“There’s no secret that Bridget’s presence has helped quell some of the unrest in the kingdom,” the King said. “Her continued presence in the palace could only help us moving forward.”

He was right. I fucking hated it but he was right.

“Speak to her,” the Luna said. Her cold, queenly exterior had returned. “Perhaps she can

convince

where we could not.”

really needed to rest tonight and

to her now,” the Luna commanded. “She

be in the princes‘ rooms without their express permission. It seemed

choice ripped from my hands. Another disrespect.

I didn’t trust my voice anymore. A growl was brewing in the back of my

another word. I didn’t want to speak with Bridget, but I reasoned I could talk to her and tell her to come back

in. Bridget was waiting in a chair and immediately jumped up at my

began. She must have been prepped for this conversation, likely by my mother. Not letting me get a word in, even to say hello, was

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distance faster than I would have liked. I held my ground though, and stood taller.

your side. And who knows?” She lifted a hand and traced

No. It wouldn’t.

while Piper was a person that existed in the world. Even if she and I could never be together, she was the only one I wanted in my heart. Even if that made me lonely. Even if Piper eventually moved

my

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