The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0646

Instead, the Queen pulled me into a hug. It was uncomfortable and brief, but a hug none the less. From the Queen, this was a tremendous breach of decorum, and I froze, unsure how to react. Even Nathan, standing dutifully as his King's side seemed shocked.

"I have misjudged you dearly," the Queen said. She pulled away to look at me. "I will not make that error again."

The King offered a small smile. "Your engagement to our son has our full approval."

We were going to marry either way, but having their blessing certainly made it all easier.

*Thank you," I said.

Nicholas shook his father's hand. "Thanks, Dad."

In the quiet moment that followed, I glanced over the remaining crowd. Charlotte was there, waving at me, along with many other servants and staff that I recognized.

Then I saw her, there at the edge of the crowd. The only frowning face in a sea of smiles.

Bridget.

As Nicholas and I stepped back from the King and Queen, Bridget saw her opportunity and stormed toward us. Even with Elva in Nicholas's arms, she still had the audacity to reach out and grab at Nicholas's sleeve with both hands.

said. "I know this is all an act. I want you. You are the perfect man for me. How

glare so icy

never want you, Bridget. Piper is the woman I love. The woman I will marry. The mother of my soon-to-be adopted daughter and all of my future children. Accept this.

released him, expression

together we walked away

My heart soared.

crowd began to chant,

over. Peace

my prince and a secure future for my daughter.

later, a rub at my rounded belly. Within it, a

from one side of me. We sat around a table filled with

husband, Nicholas, had just been crowned

who stood just behind Susie's chair. Mark and Susie had married shortly before Nicholas and I. Their baby

still amazed this is my life now," Anna said from the chair on the opposite side of

hurt and pain we'd experienced over the years. Never again. I certainly wasn't about to leave my

on the dance floor, Elva was showing her craziest

a smile. Those seemed to come easier to her these days, especially since

Jessica were noticeably absent, though I imagined they would soon be caught making out