The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 25

Holding Elva, Nicholas winced as he bent his right wrist. He had tried to hide it, and maybe would have been successful if I had been anyone other than his ex–girlfriend.

He’d told me the story himself, when we had been dating.

Nicholas had excelled for his age. His werewolf abilities were some of the strongest in the entire

kingdom, even when he’d been a child.

Because of this, when a war had broken out in the north between the Werewolf Kingdom and the Bear

People, Nicholas had been sent to the front lines. He’d only been 11 at the time.

Though his talent was immense, he lacked the years of training that other soldiers had.

He fought hard and well. He felled many foes. But his inexperience too often led him into situations he

might have otherwise known to avoid.

Once, he followed an enemy deep behind their lines, and straight into a trap.

others, was

had healed. All except

was often able to suppress the pain. It didn’t always bother him. But when the cold set in, or it rained or snowed, the pain would flare up

of the boy I loved fighting in a shifter war. I had nightmares, imagining his fear, the pain he’d felt from his injuries, and the guilt he’d suffered every day, knowing others

prince, had been

let on that I

himself

get back to our room,” I

I

but she buried her nose against

could be the most stubborn girl in the kingdom,

mind to it.

to smile at Nicholas. His kindness and generosity were

you,” I

arms. He seemed pleased with the words, though he

he said, “She’ll be safe here. I will see to

you, Prince Nicholas.” I tried another smile. “I’ll try to

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