The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0508 Bridget’s doe-eyed look, while so-similar to Elva’s, was not nearly as convincing.

I Perhaps Bridget’s charms worked on I those who were already fond of her, or on I unsuspecting men who found her attractive, but I was neither of those.

When I looked at Bridget now, all I could see was the memory of her standing over me in the pit. She’d had the means to save me, but she’d left me there instead. I could have died. And now she wanted forgiveness? She hadn’t even properly apologized! This question of hers for forgiveness now felt like some type of extortion racket.

Something like, you had better forgive me or else! That type of attitude had a natural rebelliousness grow inside of me. I wanted to deny her forgiveness just because she was so damn demanding of

I it, acting like she deserved it.

In a perfect world, Bridget would reap what she sowed. Karma should come back around and kick her square in the pants.

I Unfortunately, we didn’t live in a perfect 1 world.

Since the footage of Bridget abandoning me in that pit was cut and edited for the public, the public had no idea what she actually did to me. This feud, if allowed to continue, would likely reflect poorly on me and no one else.

Plus, Nathan wasn’t wrong. Since we were to meet with the merfolk for the sake of continuing to build the alliance between the two nations, showcasing petty squabbles wouldn’t look good for the werewolf kingdom.

We had to get past this. Which meant, for the sake of appearances, I had be the one to take the high road.

God damn it.

«I never would have done this to you,” I said to Bridget's annoyingly hopeful face.

“If you had been the one in that hole, I would have dropped everything to rescue I you.” Bridget’s pleading expression did not change. It was as if she hadn’t heard me.

in limbo waiting for those three magical

to be waiting for

the merfolk royalty, and for the good of the werewolf kingdom's alliance with

he asked, “Are you sure

anv other choice. Without context,

by a I I longshot. I just don’t think we should I fight about it anymore.” “Oh, Piper,” Bridget said. Her smile brightened.

truly are a

happy outburst. She had heard what I said, right? About this not being forgiveness? She probably didn’t care, since she was getting what she wanted regardless. I felt like such an idiot. Maybe

added. “You don’t have

said. Her eye twitched slightly, looking at Julian. When she turned her gaze to Nicholas instead, she brightened her entire disposition.

without a word, heading for the door

back. “Piper is fine. Nothing bad happened.” My frown deepened. Nothing happened? I could have died! “you're really missing the mark this time, Bridget,” Julian snapped. “If the public knew the full truth, they wouldn't forgive you either.” He turned his attention to me.

when she was so purposefully missing the mark

to nod, but then Bridget began

Actually, if we could, I'd like to speak with you privately for justa minute.” «1 don’t think that’s a good idea,” Julian said

curiosity over what exactly Bridget wanted to tell me privately. Perhaps, here, I'd finally see a glimpse into Bridget’s true feelings, something

“I'll hear her out.” julian lifted

to ask me if I was certain about this \ I

at him

though not without i Mr 3 . : hesitation. He leaned in and kissed my cheek. “I'll see you in the morning,

said