The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0564

"If you will please excuse us one moment, Ambassador Zale," I said, and tugged at Nicholas's sleeve. At the same time, I lowered Elva down and took her hand instead.

Ambassador Zale dipped his head in acknowledgement, so Nicholas, Elva, and I stepped back a few feet to speak more privately.

I spoke in hushed tones, not wanting the merfolk - or Elva, particularly to hear. "You cannot stay in our room."

"Like hell, I will allow anyone else to," he said. His voice was also low, but the slight volume did not conceal his conviction in this.

*I'm not suggesting anyone else do it either," I said. Though if it had to be someone, maybe a woman would be a good place to start. "You have to realize what the optics of this are going to be."

"I don't care about optics."

before I could roll my eyes at him. "If you spend nights in my room, Nicholas, even if you make clear it is

gossip," Nicholas said.

I said. "It

His eyes were softer now too. He looked at me like he was trying to see

set to be, then he needed a strong reputation. Even my hopes of a future family with

care about," Nicholas continued before I could get my thoughts together, "is you and Elva. Your safety is my first priority, and I'm tired of trusting

that has happened is your

"If I had kept a closer eye on Selma and the staff, they wouldn't have been able to ruin your clothes or steal them.

"Nick..."

nearly too late." *You were watching out for me then," I told him. "It's only because of you and Veronica that I'm..." I