The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 158

Nicholas held my gaze the longest.

He finally glanced away when a girl tugged on his arm. The music started and she pulled him toward the

dance floor.

It seemed that anonymity made everyone feel a bit bolder than usual tonight.

Myself included.

I stopped by the drink table to grab a flute of champagne. It was easier to lose myself with a hint of

alcohol in the system. Yet before I could even take a sip. I looked out at the dance floor once more and

forgot the drink entirely.

The girl who was dancing with Nicholas had both hands on his chest and was rubbing them up to his

shoulders with an unwelcome familiarity that made my skin crawl.

I lowered my drink back to the table and then stormed across the room.

“Excuse me,” I said, when I was close enough to them. “Do you mind if I cut in?””

“Yes,” snapped the girl.

Nicholas searched my face. Then, he reached up, grabbed the girl’s wrists and pulled her hands away

from his chest.

She huffed in annoyance but didn’t argue. She glared at me as she walked away.

hand to me, and I placed mine in his.

His deadpan expression made it difficult to tell if he was teasing or

was, however. He, of course, knew everyone here.

I

know specifically who I was? That was

Together, we began to move with the music. We glided over the floor as if

real–life problems, being with Nicholas was as easy as breathing. Here, where we could pretend to be other people, nothing stood in

well, my lady,” Nicholas

have an excellent partner,” I

onto the balcony, where we were alone. Slowly, he stopped turning, ending the dance. He did not move away, however, keeping his hand

clutching mine.

move away either.

my heart took flight in my chest.

bolder woman would say something flirty, and

handsome in the starlight, my prince.”

usual, and my knees felt weak.

that has stolen me away. This is a lovely dress, but I suspect the woman underneath is even more stunning.”

his own to my face. Gently, he traced my cheek

leaned

closer and closer. I felt his hot breath on my

eyes fluttered closed. I parted my

wanted him to close the distance and kiss me. The very

night of magic. Anything felt possible.

lips brushed mine and

the barest press, but it made my heart

was someone else, did he? With mask covering most of my face, and my hair

he said, voice breathy and

him to kiss me

was, I felt so whole. I couldn’t resist it even if

could in my heels. I followed the feeling, searching the room. Then I saw

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