The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0559

*Just for the record, I won the race," Bridget said, from the peripheral of the small crowd gathered around me.

Nicholas was still holding me, with Veronica, Jessica, and Elva close by. Everyone, it seemed, was worried about me - all except Bridget, who said again, "Did you record my finish? Did you see it?"

I ignored her, and focused instead on the closeness of Nicholas. His warmth. The strength of his arms around me, ever-protecting me. His scent, dimmed slightly by the salt water clinging to his skin and his hair.

Why was he wet? He wasn't in the race.

It took me a long moment to realize that my vision of him in the water wasn't a dream. He had truly been there. I didn't understand how, but I knew, deep in my heart, that he was the one who stopped Ronan from killing me. And Veronica, who had so valiantly come to my rescue as well.

I was eternally to them both.

I trembled, remembering the cold depths of the ocean.

the likes of which was unfortunately becoming so familiar. I felt the

for only him

you," he whispered in

Yes, I could believe him, because he was here. He was with me, and he would help protect me.

it all by myself any longer. Nicholas was my knight in shining armor. He wouldn't let anyone like Ronan do me

conviction, I began to take notice to the somewhat compromising way Nicholas and I were holding onto each other, and

he would understand. We needed to put more space between us, lest everyone in the kingdom

them see," Nicholas whispered in reply. "I don't

If he were calm, he would know that our closeness could be a stain on his reputation.

I said,

loosened his hold on me and leaned

him. On reflex, I reached out and clutched his arm. We could have space between us, but I wanted

worrying her hands together. Julian came running up to the group,

eyes met. His held a question. I nodded in answer,