The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0599

Just as they were about to enter the house, Nicholas turned to look at me. We didn't truly say goodbye and already we were pulled apart from each other once more.

Despite all the trauma that occurred at the island, good things happened too. Nicholas and I being able to spend so much time together was one of the good things for sure. But now, we were back to reality. Nicholas would always be called away.

Our gazes lingered on one another, but all too soon, he had to turn and go into the palace. I already missed him.

Later, Susie, Elva, and I went out to the edge of the gardens to talk more privately. Elva played with the two wolves while Susie and I sat on a bench, watching. The two wolves were fond of Elva and licked at her face until she loudly giggled.

Elva's smile made me smile. It kept me strong, even as I revealed to Susie some of the darker events that occurred on the island.

Susie was sympathetic over my hardships, and shocked over Bridget's actions. But a different detail seemed to stick out for her more than any other.

*You and Nicholas finally had sex!" she whisper-yelled. She was careful to keep her voice low even as the excitement was obviously bubbling up within her.

I still hushed her, though it was more out of personal embarrassment than fear that

lowered her voice further, but it raised with each word as if she was simply unable to contain her excitement. "Don't you see? This is a

said, even as my heart

"It could," Susie insisted.

yearn for that relationship. And sometimes, in the quiet moments, I let

face scrunched up in

do something things, but a Queen needs to be able to rule.

think Lilliana or

My answer is, "Yes."

out into a look of pity instead. "Piper. You have proven yourself time and time again during this competition. Who always brings a down to earth attitude to every competition? Who puts others first?

to argue, but it

me a small smile. "You think these other girls would make a