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.

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 on the outs with

said. "They are the only ones who know the full

Julian said. "It would

continued to argue, though their voices stopped abruptly as we were suddenly approached by

my head, looking away. Nicholas, ever cordial, replied with

picked up on it

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

to talk about what happened yet. I was still trying to get my thoughts in order about everything. I knew we would

to

though her bright smile hid away any annoyance." Can I speak with you privately for

Nicholas's jaw. He didn't say anything for

enough enthusiasm

but then stepped forward. Bridget turned and they walked