The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0533

We sneaked out of Charlotte's room much in the same way we arrived it. Once we were back in the safety of the main building, Nicholas turns to Julian and I and said, "I'm going to contact the King immediately."

Julian snorted. "And say what?"

Nicholas was already frowning, but he frowned even deeper now, glaring at Julian. "I'll get them to tell me what's really going on."

*They'll just lie to you," Julian said.

"They'll try. But I'll be able to see through them."

"You think. You've bought their bullshit before." Julian smirked at Nicholas, though his eyes were no less hard than Nicholas's. They look hard at each other like they are in some kind of staring contest.

I hated to admit it, and I wasn't going to say it, but I thought Julian might be right in this case. Even with Nicholas's typically effective brand of persuasion, I doubted his parents would ever come clean about what they were doing to me - especially when they knew he cared about me so much.

hadn't exactly been pleased with Nicholas as of late. He was lectured for hours that morning after he saved me from the pit. Even if this didn't involve me, I was willing to bet he would still be

"They are the only ones who know the full extent

would just be a waste

voices stopped abruptly as we were suddenly approached by Bridget.

back blankly. I dipped my head, looking away. Nicholas, ever cordial, replied

air between us instantly became awkward. Julian picked up on it right away, glancing from Nicholas to me to Bridget and

directly at Nicholas. She seemed expectant, like she was waiting for him to say something. Nicholas kept his mouth

and I hadn't really had a chance to talk about what happened yet. I was still trying to get my thoughts in order about everything. I knew we would have had to face

to just think about

of waiting, though her bright smile hid away any annoyance." Can I speak with you

right near Nicholas's jaw. He didn't say anything

with enough enthusiasm

but then stepped forward. Bridget turned and they walked together down the hallway