The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0601

"I don't understand," I said. My thoughts were entirely addled. How could Nicholas's parents not only forgive Bridget for all that she had done but also continue to want her to be Queen? Hasn't she proven herself unsuitable? Unstable? At least, disrespectful?

They had to have known that she slapped Nicholas. Since they didn't care about me, I wasn't totally surprised that Bridget's actions against me had been thrown to the side. But surely, Bridget's attack on a prince wouldn't be ignored?

Nicholas frowned deeply. When he spoke, the words came out with disgust. "They said that her actions only prove that she has the mettle to survive in aggressive situations. They seem to think that she will do what needs to be done to protect the crown."

"But she's only looking out for herself," I said.

"I agree. Unfortunately my parents do not see it the same way. They think her actions will shift to protect all of the royalty once she and I are married."

I tried to understand their point of view, but it was difficult. Perhaps for the sake of self-preservation, Bridget might extend her defensiveness to include Nicholas. But I doubted it. Especially because of the way she had treated Nicholas already.

behavior was unlikely

that she slapped you, don't they?" I

He shook his head, face twisted with obvious disgust. "They have forgiven the slap. They said she was just emotional for

her continuing with her behavior. Nicholas was a strong Alpha. Bridget wouldn't be able to physically hurt him. But to be slapped and berated

of them being together, including my jealousy, I didn't want Nicholas

deserved so

listen to reason," Nicholas said. "They made their choice, and they are doubling

him to spell this out for me. I could read

enough. But, as Bridget's biggest competition at the moment, I knew this likely meant the King and Queen would work as hard to keep Bridget, to get rid

I said. "I know some of the footage has been twisted to present Bridget in the best light, but the editors couldn't have possibly hidden everything that