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 personal embarrassment than fear that anyone would overhear

word as if she was simply unable to contain her excitement. "Don't you see? This is a sign that Prince Nicholas is going to choose you as his

as

"It could," Susie insisted.

my heart does... yearn for that relationship. And sometimes, in the quiet moments, I let myself believe that maybe it could be possible. But then I wake up to reality. Susie, I'm not fit to be a

scrunched up in annoyance.

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

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

My answer is, "Yes."

out into a look of pity 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 makes friends with everyone, even those that

to argue, but it sounded weak even to my

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