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.

limbo waiting for those three magical

to be waiting for along,

good of the

me, he asked, “Are you sure about

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

should I fight about it

are a saint

outburst. She had heard what I said, right? 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 I shouldn’t have made

Julian added. “You don’t have to

to forgiveness,” Bridget said. Her eye twitched slightly, looking at Julian. When she turned her gaze to Nicholas instead, she brightened her entire disposition. “Right, Nicholas?” j Nicholas looked at

heading for the

fine. Nothing bad happened.” My frown deepened. Nothing happened? I could have died! “you're really missing the mark this time, Bridget,” Julian snapped. “If the public knew the full truth, they wouldn't forgive you either.” He turned his attention to me. “Do you want to go inside, Piper? It’s suddenly

she was so purposefully missing the mark like

but then

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, while I appreciated his coming to my defense so readily, I was capable of taking

couldn’t deny my curiosity over what exactly Bridget wanted to tell me privately. Perhaps, here, I'd finally see a glimpse into Bridget’s true

said. “I'll hear her out.” julian lifted

as if to ask me if I was certain about this \ I

at

said, though not without i Mr 3 . : hesitation. He leaned in and kissed

Julian,” Bridget said shortly

small smile, and then turned and followed his