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..

a doctor for Elva

his dour expression, I felt nervousness bubble

needs a doctor

reply

was still a good

everything changed over the past three years, then.

Thank you,” I said.

then left

Elva and found her fast asleep in her blanket Jon. It had been a long, tiring day, and she was still recovering. She needed all the sleep

her toward the king–sized bed. She stirred some while Blowered her down, but the minute her

of the

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

only wanted me here for good publicity, was there

generosity?

seemed a fair

remembered that I hadn’t told Nicholas or Mark about Elva’s

safe and sleeping soundly, I crossed the room and stuck my head out the door.

Nicholas, though I couldn’t tell what

his voice to a servant’s room at the end

to cater to

that voice as Lena, the head

we are allowing

gallivant around the palace?”

“Lena…” Nicholas sounded tired.