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.

ran down my spine. The hairs on the back of my arms 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

fear spurred

kill me for the crown. She might even do it

hope you sleep well tonight, Piper," Bridget said, her voice devoid of all emotion. "With Ronan still out there on the loose... I hope he doesn't do anything too drastic."

and walked right

kitchen, trembling slightly, looking down at the mess of melted ice cream and pint

realized it was like this. I could handle the bullying, even the occasional sabotage. But to actively seek my death?

that look in her

it. Now, I felt as if not only

would go this far. Bridget was so cutthroat. I didn't know if I'd

sure, until Nicholas came walking through

around the room, taking in the mess and my shaking form. Immediately, he took two long strides forward and pulled