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.

out his hand to me, and I placed mine in

expression made it difficult to tell if

he was, however. He, of course,

I

did he know specifically who I was? That was

his shoulder. His free hand sat comfortably on my waist. Together, we began to move with

the interference of our real–life problems, being with Nicholas was as easy as breathing. Here, where we could pretend to be other people, nothing stood in the way of indulging in this fantasy.

well, my lady,” Nicholas said.

helps to have an excellent partner,” I replied.

turning, ending the dance. He did not move

clutching mine.

didn’t move away

whispered, as my heart took flight

say something flirty, and well, I could be anyone

look handsome in the starlight, my

wider than usual, and my

lady, but it is your beauty that has stolen me away. This is a lovely dress, but I suspect the woman

my face. Gently, he traced my cheek along the edge of my

he leaned

He came closer and closer. I felt his hot

closed. I parted my lips.

and kiss me. The very thrill of the

of magic. Anything felt possible. Even this. Maybe especially this.

brushed mine

barest press, but it made my heart

was someone else, did he? With mask covering most of my face, and my hair hidden, he might not have known

then he said, voice

I wanted him

was so near, and when it was, I felt so whole.

the ballroom as fast as I could in my heels. I followed the feeling, searching the room. Then

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