The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0448

Bridget was my friend. She had my trust. Though I didn’t think love would form from it, couldn’t deny it would be a good match. Bridget would be a good Luna.

I

However, I did not think she would be a good wife. And that kept me from agreeing to the match.

That, and my desire for Piper. I knew we needed to end things, but how could I? If I could keep her by my side longer, simply by turning all others away, I would.

“There’s no secret that Bridget’s presence has helped quell some of the unrest in the kingdom,” the King said. “Her continued presence in the palace could only help us moving forward.”

He was right. I fucking hated it but he was right.

“Speak to her,” the Luna said. Her cold, queenly exterior had returned. “Perhaps she can

convince

we could

rest tonight and clear my head. I didn’t want to jump into something while

commanded. “She is waiting

to be in the princes‘ rooms without their express permission. It seemed my mother had

choice ripped from my hands.

brewing in the back of my throat.

want to speak with Bridget, but I reasoned I

Bridget was waiting in a

mother. Not letting me get a word in, even to say hello, was likely part of their strategy. “It’s not what

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to me, closing the distance faster than I would have liked. I held my ground though, and stood taller. I would be defiant in

who knows?” She lifted a hand and traced it down the length of my forearm. “Maybe