The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0599

Just as they were about to enter the house, Nicholas turned to look at me. We didn't truly say goodbye and already we were pulled apart from each other once more.

Despite all the trauma that occurred at the island, good things happened too. Nicholas and I being able to spend so much time together was one of the good things for sure. But now, we were back to reality. Nicholas would always be called away.

Our gazes lingered on one another, but all too soon, he had to turn and go into the palace. I already missed him.

Later, Susie, Elva, and I went out to the edge of the gardens to talk more privately. Elva played with the two wolves while Susie and I sat on a bench, watching. The two wolves were fond of Elva and licked at her face until she loudly giggled.

Elva's smile made me smile. It kept me strong, even as I revealed to Susie some of the darker events that occurred on the island.

Susie was sympathetic over my hardships, and shocked over Bridget's actions. But a different detail seemed to stick out for her more than any other.

*You and Nicholas finally had sex!" she whisper-yelled. She was careful to keep her voice low even as the excitement was obviously bubbling up within her.

I still hushed her, though it was more out of

was simply unable to contain her excitement. "Don't you see? This is a

doesn't mean that," I said, even as my heart thundered wildly, driven

"It could," Susie insisted.

gently shook my head. "I'll admit that my heart does... yearn for that relationship. And sometimes, in the quiet moments, I let myself believe that maybe it could be possible.

face scrunched up in annoyance.

but a Queen needs to

while overestimating everyone else," Susie said. "You think Lilliana or Olivia are more capable to be a

My answer is, "Yes."

"Piper. You have proven yourself time and time again during this competition. Who always brings a down to earth attitude to every

to argue, but it sounded weak even

would make a better queen, but