The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0567

"I'll go with you," Nicholas said. True to his word, he stuck to us like he'd been glued to our side.

Eventually, the sun crept across the sky and began to disappear at the western horizon. Sitting on one of the sofas on the deck, Elva began to doze at my side, occasionally swaying. When she finally fell into my arm, I roused her and asked, "Bedtime, Elva?"

She nodded.

I looked to the other candidates and two princes sitting around us.

*Elva and I are turning in for the night," I said as we stood.

"Goodnight," each of them said in turn, except Bridget, who was laughing with one of the cameramen.

Nicholas stood as we did. "I'll go with you."

him in front of the others, who were each side-eying each other. Our new sleeping arrangement hadn't been decided in a public space, so the candidates didn't know a thing about it. Even Julian seemed a little surprised. It was rare to catch him

Elva into

the guard greeted us with a formal salute.

you," Nicholas replied.

I saw exactly what the guard had been talking about. An air mattress had been assembled right next to the bed, and covered in sheets and a blanket. A set of silky pajamas was also set

I told him at once. I couldn't imagine a prince sleeping on the floor. "I'll take the air mattress."

washed with our teeth brushed, we reemerged. Nicholas had changed in our absence. He was across

a hug goodnight before she returned to bed for me

stood beside me. We'd be right next to each other, me in the bed, him on

comforting thought. I hadn't thought I'd be able to sleep,

this," I said to him once more. It still seemed ridiculous, making a prince sleep on my floor. I hadn't been comfortable with a stranger in my room, but it might have been

and therefore would not, knowing him. He was one of the most stubborn men I had ever known in my

at Elva on the bed. She had turned away from us, and was already lightly snoring. Poor thing was

too, but wired enough to hold off sleep