The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0621

That evening, after dinner, I met Nicholas and Mark near the front door of the palace. Then, we walked to the waiting car and a driver took us to Susie's family estate.

As pulled through the gate, I was amazed by the sheer size of the building. It wasn't the size of the palace, but the palace was the palace. A single family home had no need to be this giant. What could they possibly do with so many rooms? Did they always have people over?

The driver pulled around the front driveway, straight up to the double door entrance. We exited the car and go to the door. Nicholas stood up front, with Mark slightly behind him to his left. I was slightly behind to his right.

Nicholas leaned forward and pressed the doorbell.

A moment passed. Then two. Nicholas cleared his throat. Mark and I glanced at each other.

Then, in a rush, the door pulled open, revealing a very nervous-looking butler.

*Prince Nicholas! Forgive my lateness. How may we assist you?" the butler asked, bowing low.

"I'm here to speak with the master and mistress of this household," Nicholas said formally.

"At once," the butler said. He ushered us inside and then led us to a sitting room with bookcases built into the walls. "I beg your pardon. As you have arrived unannounced, my master and mistress need to time get ready. I will ask them to make haste. If you will excuse me."

He bowed again, repeatedly, as he backed out of the room.

When he was gone, I let out a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding. "We've made it this far," I said.

*This was the easy part," Nicholas said.

Mark began to pace.

I noticed, throughout the room, several antiques. In fact, most of the room seemed to be filled with antiques: furniture, vases, even the books on the shelves seemed old yet untouched.

totally spotless and sterile. It didn't

child playing in a room like

some of the more traditional in the nobility. They will not like that we are here, sticking our noses into

the

being a prince got us through the door. But they will attempt to stonewall us from here. I can guarantee, when they arrive, the first sentence out of their mouth will be an attempt to get me

I was skeptical.

door. They were dressed as expensive and stuffy as all the things in this room. Their expressions were tight and severe. I struggled to see Susie when I

visit, but you must grant us a favor by returning at

right. They really didn't waste time in showing him the

a firm, decisive voice that indicated

to see my friend

possible. Maybe you haven't heard? Susie will be dropping from the competition. She needs to mind herself here at our

said, "Though I am confused as

cannot say, Sir," the mother said. "It's a very personal matter.

not sure I do," Nicholas

the father said. "Did he not

us any answers, were they? And they certainly

I couldn't

couple blinked at me in surprise. "But it is vitally important we speak to Susie. We are her friends and just

from

"That's right."

her letters," the mother said. She looked

face went tighter still. He sighed as he frowned.

it wouldn't be so terrible for you,

back at the last moment. I wouldn't complain about getting to

would be very happy to," I

doorway, where the butler was waiting. "Our servant will

you, ma'am,"