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.

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

so icy even I felt

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

him,

and together we walked

My heart soared.

the crowd began to chant, "Piper!

over. Peace

future for my daughter. I couldn't imagine

at my rounded belly.

We sat around a

husband, Nicholas, had just

expression matched that of his father's, who stood just behind Susie's chair.

the chair on the opposite side of me. "But

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

her craziest moves. Her uncle Julian, ever indulgent, was

Those seemed to come easier to her these

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