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.

want you. You are the perfect man for me. How could anyone turn

a glare so icy

The

him, expression

to me and together we walked

My heart soared.

the crowd began to

was over. Peace

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

my rounded belly. Within it, a new prince or princess

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

husband, Nicholas, had just been

that of his father's, who stood just behind Susie's chair. Mark and

this is my life now," Anna said from the chair on the opposite side of me. "But I always knew you were great.

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

floor, Elva was showing her

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

and Jessica were noticeably absent, though I imagined they would soon be caught making out in the library.