The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0508 Bridget’s doe-eyed look, while so-similar to Elva’s, was not nearly as convincing.

I Perhaps Bridget’s charms worked on I those who were already fond of her, or on I unsuspecting men who found her attractive, but I was neither of those.

When I looked at Bridget now, all I could see was the memory of her standing over me in the pit. She’d had the means to save me, but she’d left me there instead. I could have died. And now she wanted forgiveness? She hadn’t even properly apologized! This question of hers for forgiveness now felt like some type of extortion racket.

Something like, you had better forgive me or else! That type of attitude had a natural rebelliousness grow inside of me. I wanted to deny her forgiveness just because she was so damn demanding of

I it, acting like she deserved it.

In a perfect world, Bridget would reap what she sowed. Karma should come back around and kick her square in the pants.

I Unfortunately, we didn’t live in a perfect 1 world.

Since the footage of Bridget abandoning me in that pit was cut and edited for the public, the public had no idea what she actually did to me. This feud, if allowed to continue, would likely reflect poorly on me and no one else.

Plus, Nathan wasn’t wrong. Since we were to meet with the merfolk for the sake of continuing to build the alliance between the two nations, showcasing petty squabbles wouldn’t look good for the werewolf kingdom.

We had to get past this. Which meant, for the sake of appearances, I had be the one to take the high road.

God damn it.

«I never would have done this to you,” I said to Bridget's annoyingly hopeful face.

“If you had been the one in that hole, I would have dropped everything to rescue I you.” Bridget’s pleading expression did not change. It was as if she hadn’t heard me.

in limbo waiting for those three magical words: I

was going to be waiting

good of the werewolf kingdom's alliance with

startled. Looking at me, he

Not really. But 1 knew I didn’t have anv other choice. Without context, the public and the

“It’s not forgiveness,” I added. “Not by a I I longshot. I just don’t think we should I fight about it anymore.” “Oh, Piper,” Bridget said. Her smile brightened.

a saint

About this not being forgiveness? She probably didn’t care, since she was getting what she wanted regardless. I felt like such an idiot. Maybe

added. “You don’t have to seem so happy about

akin to forgiveness,” Bridget said. Her eye twitched slightly, looking at Julian. When she turned her gaze

word, heading for the door to

public knew the full truth, they wouldn't forgive you either.” He turned his attention to me.

possible, especially when she was so purposefully

started to nod, but then Bridget began

could, I'd like to speak with you privately for justa minute.” «1 don’t think that’s a good idea,” Julian said at once, and,

finally see a glimpse into Bridget’s true feelings, something she undoubtedly didn’t want the public or the princes

hear her

ask me if I was certain about this \

Inodded at him in

hesitation. He leaned in and kissed my cheek. “I'll see you in the morning, then.”

Julian,” Bridget said

ignored her, gave me a small smile, and then turned