The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0459

That evening, after preparing for dinner, I stopped to chat with the guards at my door. By now, they had all become friendly, familiar faces, and though I wouldn’t consider us friends exactly, it was always a pleasure to stop and say hello.

It was also a relief knowing the people in charge of mine and Elva’s protection actually, genuinely liked us.

Today, however, they seemed stressed. Their smiles were tighter than usual. Their eyes,

worried.

“Is everything alright?” I asked them.

“Oh, nothing to do with your safety, miss,” said Carl on the left. He’d been with Nicholas’s guard the longest, and had a long graying mustache.

“But something is worrying you,” I said.

Carl glanced at his partner at the door, William. William was much younger, newer to the guard, and likely because of that, his heart seemed purer. He had yet to be jaded by the things around him.

“We’re worried about Prince Nicholas,” William said.

concern. And certainly not something we should be

they are close,” William said to Carl. “Maybe she can

learn to mind your business,” Carl said, though not unkindly. He was gently chiding. “The royals deserve their privacy.”

I desperately wanted to know more about Nicholas. Was he okay? What was wrong?

about Prince Nicholas?” I asked. A direct question wouldn’t be refused,

Carl sighed.

himself in the gym. He’s there all of the time, except to take meals. I’m not even sure he sleeps anymore.”

Carl said.

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“He’s already broken five different punching bags. New ones arrive daily now. He’ll likely

“William,” Carl scolded.

shot him a glance. “Tell me

he said, “It’s nothing you should worry about, miss. Whatever he’s working through,

I didn’t know what to think. It

be acting: the fight with Julian, the way his fists clenched as he stood

but be worried about him, more now than I even was before.

you for telling me,” I said.

both nodded