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.

was more out of personal embarrassment than

her excitement. "Don't you see? This is a sign that Prince Nicholas

even as

"It could," Susie insisted.

does... yearn for that relationship. And sometimes, in the quiet moments, I let myself believe that

scrunched up in annoyance.

things, but a Queen needs to be able to rule. I don't know how

simultaneously being too hard on yourself while overestimating everyone else," Susie said. "You think Lilliana or Olivia are more capable to

My answer is, "Yes."

instead. "Piper. You have proven yourself time and time again during this competition. Who always brings a down to earth attitude to every competition? Who puts others first? Who so easily

tried to argue, but it sounded weak even to my own

small smile. "You think these other girls would make a better queen, but their selfish attitudes would always