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

find Nicholas’s treasure in no time!” “My treasure?” said Nicholas, suddenly behind me. How long had he been

toward him. “I... uh...” He

was the one who

date with Julian, so we thought to spare you from Bridget instead.” Nicholas smiled a little as

it thankfully sounded endeared. “That’s not in the rules.” “No one said anything against it,” Veronica said. “We

done.” Nicholas made a soft humming noise, not an agreement, but

know the last

shook his head. “I’m not privy to the instructions. I don’t even know what they are using as my supposed treasure.” “I see.” Veronica dipped her head. “If you'll excuse me.” She tucked the notepad paper into

standing there alone beside

dissipated, and he seemed ill

you alright?” I asked

the warmth radiating off of his strong body. He was still shirtless, as I was still in my swimsuit. I swallowed thickly, suddenly possessing a lump

stopped my lusty thoughts in their