The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0585

And, frankly, Bridget was far too selfish to be a good queen. She cared about the title and the power. But what good would she actually bring to the nation? If she only cared about herself, how could she possibly empathize with the kingdom's people?

I shook my head. I was still furious.

*If you are responsible for what's happening with Ronan," I said, "you had better pray that no one finds out about it, or your entire reputation could be in shambles. You want to be queen so badly, but what happens when you fail? Don't you want a life to return to?"

"I won't fail," Bridget said with unfailing confidence.

I could barely believe what she was saying. "Is it really worth the risk?"

Bridget lifted her chin. "Anything is worth becoming queen."

It wasn't an admittance of responsibility of Ronan, but it was a near thing. She certainly wasn't denying it.

stood upright. I felt like I was looking at a different person than I'd been used to. The veneer had come off, and the true Bridget was cold and calculating, as heartless

fear

for the crown. She might even

her voice devoid of all emotion. "With Ronan still out there on the loose... I hope he

me then and walked right out

the kitchen, trembling slightly, looking down at the mess of melted

my head here. I'd known that from the start, but... I hadn't realized it was like this. I could handle the bullying, even the occasional sabotage. But to actively seek my death? Just so she can

that look in

queen so badly she would do anything for it. Now, I felt as if not only would I

thought it would go this far. Bridget was so cutthroat. I didn't know if I'd ever feel safe again

be sure, until Nicholas

voice trailed as he gaze around the room, taking in the mess and my shaking form. Immediately, he took two long strides forward