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.

to me, and I placed mine in

His deadpan expression made it difficult

however. He, of course, knew

I

who I

his shoulder. His free hand sat comfortably on my waist. Together, we began to move with the music. We glided over the floor as if a single body, a single

being with Nicholas was as easy as breathing. Here, where we could

dance very well, my lady,” Nicholas said.

an excellent

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 on my

clutching mine.

move away either.

my heart took flight in my

flirty, and well, I

the starlight,

than usual, and my

beauty that has stolen me away. This is a lovely

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

he leaned forward.

breath caught in my throat. He came closer and

eyes fluttered closed. I parted my lips.

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

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

brushed mine and I

was the barest press, but it made my

hint of panic sneaked in. He didn’t perhaps think I was someone else, did he? With mask covering most of my face, and my hair

he said, voice breathy

I wanted him to kiss

near, and when it was, I felt so whole. I couldn’t resist it even if I wanted to.

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

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