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.

me,

I know you,” he said. His deadpan expression made it difficult to tell if he

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

I

specifically who I was? That was

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

problems, being with Nicholas was as easy as breathing. Here, where we could pretend to be

well, my

an excellent partner,” I replied.

Nicholas led our dance out 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.

didn’t move away either.

mind whispered, as my heart took flight in my

bolder woman would say something flirty, and well, I could be anyone

the

smiled, wider than usual, and my knees felt

beauty that has stolen me away. This is a lovely dress, but I suspect

my hand to bring his own to my face. Gently, he

leaned

closer and closer. I felt his hot breath

eyes fluttered closed. I parted my

wanted him to close the distance and kiss me. The very thrill of the near possibility had me buzzing out

was a night of magic. Anything felt

brushed mine

but it made my

was someone else, did he? With mask covering

said, voice breathy and

him to kiss me

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

into the ballroom as fast as I could in my heels. I followed the feeling, searching the room. Then I saw someone I hadn’t

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