The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0565

"What Bridget thinks of anything is the very last of my concerns," Nicholas said.

Then, Nicholas turned from me and together we walked back to Zale, who had been waiting patiently for our private talk to conclude. He lifted his head as we approached.

*Piper and I are in agreement," Nicholas said. That wouldn't exactly be how I would describe what just happened, but I guessed it was good to provide a united front to a foreign dignitary. "While your offer of her security is appreciated, I will personally see to her safety."

"Very well," Ambassador Zale replied. Despite the seriousness of the issue and our conversation, his eye still twinkled a little as he glanced from Nicholas to me. "I am pleased to know she will be placed in the best of hands."

Nicholas hummed in acknowledgement. I blushed a little at his wording.

"We should return to the house and speak with Nathan and my brother," Nicholas said then. "They will wish to be included in any official decisions. All, of course, except for the one we just discussed."

"I understand," Zale said.

the others were waiting out near the deck. The merfolk soldiers had appeared in the water here as well, though they had said to Nathan that they could not speak for Ambassador Zale and

was most likely to be next in line

Nathan hurried to meet

despite seeing everyone else, including Selma and a few of the staff out on the beach, there

the meeting. It was simply a few more formal apologies and thanks. I felt the most important bits

turned outward toward the ocean. Some of them dipped below the

He spotted Nicholas and I, and hurried down the stairs

with Mom and Dad," Julian

arms. Elva inched closer

did they have to say for themselves?" Nicholas

tone, he said, "You can't mean to think your mother and

finding the truth there, then,"