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.

pretext, Nicholas," Bridget said. "I know this is all an act. I want

Bridget a glare so icy even I

Piper is the woman I love. The woman I will marry. The mother of my soon-to-be adopted

released him,

me and together we

My heart soared.

the crowd began to chant, "Piper!

over.

secure future for my daughter. I couldn't imagine anything else I needed in the entire

year later, a rub at my rounded belly.

We sat around a table filled with cakes and sweets. In

husband, Nicholas, had just been

quietly brooding expression matched that of his father's, who stood just behind

still amazed this is my life now," Anna said from the chair on the opposite side of me. "But I always knew you were great. Didn't I

now. So much hurt and pain we'd experienced over the years. Never again. I

her craziest moves. Her

come easier to her these days, especially since Julian had put that engagement ring on

were noticeably absent, though I imagined they