The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0494 She turned away from us then, toward the railing instead. She looked out over the water with a wine glass in one hand and the other up against her chest, tucking the notecard safely out of our reach.

Veronica tilted her head, and I followed her away. Together we retreated inside and toward the wicker seating area near the front door. Along the way, Veronica plucked a notepad and a pencil from a serving tray. She wrote as we walked.

When we reached the seating area, she placed down her wine.

“I’m so sorry, Veronica,” I said at once. “I totally botched it.”

“It’s fine,” Veronica said.

“But I ruined our plan. We won't even know where to start now.” “I wouldn’t go that far.” Veronica finished writing. Then she turned the notepad to me and I saw her detailed, and well-penned, scribblings.

Her handwriting, even when writing quickly, was fantastic.

I read the first couple lines. “This is...” “I was able to quickly memorize some of what was on the notecard,” Veronica said. “Unfortunately, I was unable to see the last two instructions because of her thumb in the way, but this should give us a starting place.” “Veronica, you're incredible!” I said, and pulled her into a quick hug. “With

said Nicholas, suddenly behind me. How long had he been there? Veronica did not

toward him. “I... uh...” He looked

the one who

so we thought to spare you from

rules.” “No one said

not an agreement, but not a

last two

treasure.” “I see.” Veronica dipped her head. “If you'll excuse me.” She tucked

changed, standing there

mood dissipated, and he seemed ill at

you alright?”

me. Not close enough to touch, but near enough for me to feel the warmth radiating off of his strong body. He

worried,” he said, which stopped my lusty thoughts in their