The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0573

Hopefully Lilliana and Olivia hadn't caused too much trouble in our absence. Although, most likely, they were just bored without Nicholas there to try to pursue. They likely had been spending their time attempting to win over the King and Queen instead.

They had to know that was a fruitless endeavor though. The King and Queen had picked Bridget as their winner.

Yet, maybe with her recent actions, that might be starting to change.

Unlikely, I supposed. But one could hope.

"We should do something... private... before we leave," Nicholas said. He kept his voice low. Deep and sexy, just how I liked it. The promise of it sent a pleasant shiver up my spine.

"What did you have in mind?" I asked.

The edge of his mouth curled upright just a little. "Before we fully turn in tonight, we should meet in my room first. Just you and me."

Oh, I liked the sound of this. I lowered my head slightly, so that I could look up at him through my eyelashes. "And what would happen there?"

hand and slowly, gently traced his fingertips down my arm from my

had no idea how such

have to wait

mind occupied for the rest of the day, and I

when every time I closed my eyes,

and Nicholas and I were forced to step farther apart,

using crayons on some coloring book pages that Selma had found lying around. Jessica was still reading. Veronica was reading too,

would make an appearance. She'd said she would when my heart was clear

forced the thoughts from my mind. The oracle wasn't Elva's only hope. Veronica

wordlessly resolved their earlier posturing. Now they played a game of chess against each other at one of the tables. From what I could

Nathan was attempting to relax for a change. He sat on the top step, looking out

to be annoyed. She was two chardonnays in, and stomping around from person to person, asking, "Aren't you

"Surely we need a few closing shots

up at her a moment. I thought he might finally disagree. He had seemed rather comfortable where he was. Instead, he obediently stood. "I'll gather the film crew and alert the boat captain." He