The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0615

As the car entered the neighborhoods that I recognized, I grew more and more tense. Nicholas squeezed me tighter, likely trying to offer what comfort that he could. But there was little comfort to be had.

I didn't mind the smaller place. I didn't even mind the harsher lifestyle.

But I didn't want to do any of it anymore, without Nicholas

I would, of course, if forced to. I would give my all to raise Elva to the best of my ability, no matter the environment. And now that the Oracle had cured her of her curse, we didn't necessarily need to be at the palace, since Elva didn't need such intense medical care.

I wanted Nicholas, Elva, and I to be a family. Full stop. It didn't matter where.

Finally, the car came to a stop in front of our old apartment building. A camera crew was already set up outside, waiting. There, standing among them, chatting them all up, stood Anna. She looked much the same as when I had last seen her.

God, I missed her so much. I didn't even realize how much until this moment.

Nicholas cupped my face and lightly kissed me on the lips. The windows were tinted, the cameras wouldn't be able to see.

"I will see you soon," he said. His eyes were creased with worry, his mouth heavy with sadness.

I kissed him again, offering comfort as he tried to do for me. "Soon," I promised.

Nicholas nodded and turned to Elva. He kissed the top of her head.

I sucked in a sturdy breath, then exited the car. The cameras were immediately on me. The crew pushed Anna back behind them, even though she was the one Elva and I were here to

see.

worst so the footage could be

I walked around the car and opened the door enough for Elva to hop out, while keeping Nicholas hidden. No one needed to know of Nicholas's favoritism but Elva and

all rushed toward each other and joined in a three-person hug. It was

said to Anna, who said the same

Anna said. She kissed my cheek and then the top of

driver removed our bags and set them unceremoniously on

left to our own devices. This, especially, I did not mind. I was no closer to being accustomed to having someone waiting on me

driver as he returned to his driver's side. He nodded in acknowledgement, started the car,

our initial excited greeting had worn off, she was having

I asked. "What is

she worried her bottom lip with her teeth. I recognized that as her

happen?" I

for a while, for me to keep your room open. But I don't know if

at my chest. Why would they stop paying Anna? I had to look into that as soon as I

Anna said. "But I had to get another roommate to make ends meet. They took over your old room. I'm

Elva looked up

okay, Anna. We weren't here. You did what you needed

squeezed her shoulder to show her it would be

new roommate is in our room,

only a few necessities.

the apartment, though she assured us that the

the wall in the living

reaction. Knowing they wanted me to get

because my entire life up until this point fit so perfectly into three cardboard boxes. That was it. Three boxes,

me that wanted to break a little, and looked at Anna. "Which one has Elva's toys?" I

up right