The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0601

"I don't understand," I said. My thoughts were entirely addled. How could Nicholas's parents not only forgive Bridget for all that she had done but also continue to want her to be Queen? Hasn't she proven herself unsuitable? Unstable? At least, disrespectful?

They had to have known that she slapped Nicholas. Since they didn't care about me, I wasn't totally surprised that Bridget's actions against me had been thrown to the side. But surely, Bridget's attack on a prince wouldn't be ignored?

Nicholas frowned deeply. When he spoke, the words came out with disgust. "They said that her actions only prove that she has the mettle to survive in aggressive situations. They seem to think that she will do what needs to be done to protect the crown."

"But she's only looking out for herself," I said.

"I agree. Unfortunately my parents do not see it the same way. They think her actions will shift to protect all of the royalty once she and I are married."

I tried to understand their point of view, but it was difficult. Perhaps for the sake of self-preservation, Bridget might extend her defensiveness to include Nicholas. But I doubted it. Especially because of the way she had treated Nicholas already.

behavior was

know that she slapped you, don't

He shook his head, face twisted with obvious disgust. "They have forgiven the slap. They said she was

Bridget and her continuing with her behavior. Nicholas was a strong Alpha. Bridget wouldn't be able to physically hurt

was too sad. Forgetting all other elements of my dislike of them being together, including

man I'd ever known. He deserved so much better than

Nicholas said. "They made their choice, and they are doubling down

need for him to spell this out for me.

which meant she would survive the next elimination ceremony well enough. But, as Bridget's biggest competition at the moment, I knew this likely meant the King and

footage has been twisted to present Bridget in the best light, but the editors couldn't have possibly hidden

"I'm afraid they've done worse than

"Worse?"