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 you. You are the perfect man for

sent Bridget a glare so icy even I

marry. The mother of my soon-to-be adopted daughter and all of my future

released him,

and together

My heart soared.

gates, the crowd began

was over. Peace

had my prince and a secure future for my daughter. I couldn't imagine anything else I

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

of me. We sat around a table filled with cakes

had just been

held her own baby close. His quietly brooding expression matched that of his father's, who stood just behind Susie's chair. Mark and Susie had

said from the chair on the opposite side of

experienced over the

the dance floor, Elva was showing her craziest

a smile. Those seemed to come easier

I imagined they would soon be caught making out in the library.