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.

out of

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

doesn't mean that," I said, even as my heart

"It could," Susie insisted.

heart does... yearn for that relationship. And sometimes, in the quiet moments, I let myself believe that maybe it could be possible. But then I wake up to reality. Susie,

up

but a Queen needs to be able to rule. I don't know how to do

else," Susie said. "You think Lilliana or Olivia are more capable to

My answer is, "Yes."

flattened 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

argue, but it sounded

would make a better queen, but their selfish attitudes would always hold them