The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0563

"He has a short temper," Nicholas said. I knew what he was suggesting, that this was bound to have happened sooner or later with someone with that type of disposition.

Zale's look of apology returned. "We have failed in the past. If we had been sterner with him, perhaps the now would be different. But we cannot change the past. We can only correct the present." He waved to the lines of soldiers standing ready behind him. "We are at your disposal."

*Ronan is after Piper. I don't care about anything but keeping her and Elva safe," Nicholas said.

My heart raced, hearing him say such things so casually, not just to me but to others.

"We will take every precaution to keep Miss Piper safe," Zale said. "We can keep most of the security forces patrolling the water, though we can bring some onshore to guard the doors, if you would allow it."

Nicholas considered it. "I'll have to consult Nathan and my brother to fully decide our best course of action. Though if your forces are patrolling the water, surely Prince Ronan would be unable to reach the shore?" There was a question in his voice, and suddenly the air around us tensed. I held my breath.

Ambassador Zale lowered his head. "Unfortunately, Prince Ronan received some war training before he gave it up to live in the luxury of the palace."

That didn't sound good.

of training?" Nicholas

truly being proficient. There

Nicholas said, saying the word flat, like

"Yes," Zale replied.

cursed under his

suggest that guards at the doors might not be enough," Zale said. "If we were to be truly diligent, in terms of Piper's safety, I recommend we post

I gasped. A stranger? Right

around that. I would never feel safe with a stranger looming over Elva and

a little in relief. We were on the same page

doors and windows, if he felt such a thing necessary. But I would not have a stranger with strange weapons standing over

only for her

have my own guard