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..

doctor for Elva would be a simple task, but

dour expression, I felt nervousness bubble within

a doctor

reply came

was

over the past three years, then. The thought

Thank you,” I said.

then left

had gone, I returned to Elva and found her fast asleep in her blanket Jon. It had been

under the chair and carried her toward the king–sized bed. She stirred some while Blowered

of the bed and watched her

get a regular doctor to check her over, and

family only wanted me here

generosity?

seemed a

away from Elva’s face, I remembered that I hadn’t told Nicholas or Mark about Elva’s many allergies.

crossed the room and stuck

sounded like Nicholas, though I couldn’t tell

room at the

to cater to the whims

recognized that voice as Lena, the

voice sharp with anger, “Now we are allowing illegitimate children, born

gallivant around the palace?”

“Lena…” Nicholas sounded tired.