The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0573

Hopefully Lilliana and Olivia hadn't caused too much trouble in our absence. Although, most likely, they were just bored without Nicholas there to try to pursue. They likely had been spending their time attempting to win over the King and Queen instead.

They had to know that was a fruitless endeavor though. The King and Queen had picked Bridget as their winner.

Yet, maybe with her recent actions, that might be starting to change.

Unlikely, I supposed. But one could hope.

"We should do something... private... before we leave," Nicholas said. He kept his voice low. Deep and sexy, just how I liked it. The promise of it sent a pleasant shiver up my spine.

"What did you have in mind?" I asked.

The edge of his mouth curled upright just a little. "Before we fully turn in tonight, we should meet in my room first. Just you and me."

Oh, I liked the sound of this. I lowered my head slightly, so that I could look up at him through my eyelashes. "And what would happen there?"

slowly, gently traced his fingertips down

no idea how such a slight touch could elicit

just have to wait and

keep my mind occupied for the rest

anything when every time I closed my eyes, I envisioned

and Nicholas and I were forced to step farther

Elva was using crayons on some coloring book pages that Selma had found lying around. Jessica was still reading. Veronica

would make an appearance. She'd said she would when my heart was clear of fear. Would she still seek

sighed and forced the thoughts from my mind. The oracle wasn't Elva's only hope. Veronica was working hard to see

Now they played a game of chess against each other at one of the tables. From what I

He sat on the

two chardonnays in, and stomping around

"Surely we need a few closing shots of the island and of us. How about a boat ride? That would be a perfect