The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0012

I took another step. “I don’t want anyone to get in trouble.”

Mark’s eyes went wide again. He looked to Nicholas.

Nicholas’s jaw was clenched, a hard line. He stared at me like he wanted me to take back my words.

When I didn’t, he said, “No one will get in trouble.”

“Thank you,” I said.

He seemed even more annoyed by my thanks, eyes hard.

Mark quickly excused himself.

Nicholas also backed to the door. “If there is anything else you need…”

“Wait,” I said. I glanced over my shoulder, at Elva’s legs kicking out from the comforter.

Nicholas followed the length of my gaze but didn’t otherwise move an inch.

I approached him. Voice soft, I said, “Elva has a few health issues. Lately, she’s been suffering from

recurrent pneumonia..

like acquiring a doctor for Elva would be

I felt nervousness bubble

needs a doctor

reply came with no

differences, he was still a

three years, then. The thought

Thank you,” I said.

then

asleep in her blanket Jon.

I lifted her from under the chair and carried her toward the king–sized bed. She stirred some while Blowered her down, but the minute her little body touched the plush mattress,

of the bed and watched

but… if she could get a regular doctor to check her over, and without the burden of medical bills… how could I deny her

selection. If the royal family only wanted me here

generosity?

seemed a fair

Nicholas or Mark about Elva’s

I crossed the room and stuck my head

sounded like Nicholas,

room at the end of the hallway. The

to cater to the whims

recognized that voice as Lena,

continued, voice sharp with anger, “Now we are allowing

gallivant around the palace?”

“Lena…” Nicholas sounded tired.