The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0619

On the ride back, my thoughts were buzzing. Everything I leamed this trip, combined with the things Susie told me before I left, mixed with my own wants and desires, filled my heart with hopes and worries both.

I needed time to sit with these thoughts, sort through them all, and determine what I should do with them. I was leaning toward action. Towards turning down the King's request and standing up for myself, and for the kingdom that deserved a better queen than Bridget.

But to be so bold was a struggle. If I was wrong, it could cost many lives. If the King was wrong, lives would still be forfeit.

It remained a difficult choice. I wished I could speak to Nicholas about it, but I didn't dare with Elva sitting on the other side of him in the car.

Besides, I wasn't sure where I would begin. Nicholas was even more entangled in this decision than I was. While I was certain he didn't want to be married to Bridget, I didn't want to assume that he would rather be tied down to me.

Ug! I didn't know! It was all so confusing.

Regardless of my choice, I didn't want to tell him until I was sure of it. I absolutely did not want to make life more difficult for him.

Nicholas sneaked me a sideways glance as we journeyed in the car.

Catching my eye, he lifted a brow, as if asking me, You alright?

I nodded.

He didn't seem to believe me. He reached his hand toward mine and laced our fingers together.

The action gave me comfort and I closed my eyes.

I cared so deeply for Nicholas. I wanted to make the correct choice.

The person I needed to talk to most, to bounce my thoughts around with, was Susie. I needed my best friend.

Returning the palace, I couldn't wait to talk to Susie. I went with Elva to our bedroom and helped her settle down for a nap. When Elva was resting soundly, I left her in the care of Charlotte and the nanny and left the room.

That was

stood inside, near the desk. I quickly glanced, but

were gone. It was almost as if she still hadn't returned from her trip, but that

me, I could see the worry

you heard from her?" he asked me, which was just what I had been about to ask him. I shook my head.

the paper and pens Susie used to write her letters. She also kept a diary. That was

her since before she left for home,"

that didn't bode

Susie's pregnancy for her to show. Her family shouldn't have any idea she was pregnant.

I said, to

though his heart didn't seem to be in it. His gaze stayed lowered

went down to the dining room for lunch. The room felt empty without Susie, but I kept our usual seating regardless. I sat across from Veronica

to keep the entire family at home. What sort of shame she would

quickly, I nearly toppled my

"Who?" I asked.

everyone else at the table. After everything that happened, I'd seemed to make it my personal

need for distance. She didn't push me into conversation. She'd been keeping just

the rest. "Susie, of

purposefully being obtuse to build up suspense. I didn't have time for that. I looked to Veronica for explanation. It was Tiffany who

Susie's family is having a child out of

Susie, Olivia said, side-eying Bridget. "She's

quiet ones," Bridget

else seemed to

her head. "It's disgraceful to

scandal. They think Susie even being here would only bring attention to them. At least, that's what

Bridget said. "She would bring attention to her family by continuing to be here. Surely someone would ask questions, and the poor, quiet girl wouldn't know

never seen him as angry as I had in that flash of his face walking in front of the