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.

that morning after he saved me from the pit. Even

said. "They are the only ones who

not true," Julian said. "It would just be a waste

continued to argue, though their voices stopped abruptly as we were suddenly approached by Bridget. *Good morning," she said, glancing

dipped my head, looking away. Nicholas,

Julian picked up on it

She seemed expectant, like she was

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

to just think about things. Something

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

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

enough enthusiasm for them

glanced at me, but then stepped forward. Bridget turned and