The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0013

When Nicholas said my name, I stopped where I stood and internally cursed. I was so close to my door.

As far as I could tell, I had two options: apologize for having overheard or deny, deny, deny.

I swiveled on my heel, facing him. “Your Royal Highness! I was looking for you.”

His brow lowered, skeptical. “Why?”

“1.. uh.. oh! I wanted to tell you about Elva’s allergies.”

Nicholas listened quietly as I explained the things she couldn’t eat, the types of materials she couldn’t

have around, and the medicines that gave her reactions

I’ll take care of it,” he said, when I was done.

Over his shoulder, standing in the doorway of her room, Lena looked at me, a cold gleam in her eyes.

I shivered.

few days, I went through intense training to prepare for the game. Both Elva and I were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from

nail polish.

my posture. I had to practice walking with a book on my

the way

the candidates all met in the dining room. The royal family

hour–long break for fresh air in

through the gardens.

grass, burning off her youthful energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather was pleasant, and the royal family’s

regular checkups.

walking through a field of beautiful wildflowers on the edge of the grounds, when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and the edge of her dress. As I knelt

bear band–aid ori Elva’s

What’s this Lasked.

cute Liell in the grass, but a nice girl gave

as one of the candidates came to

hope it’s okay,” the girl

one,” Elva said, pointing

was younger than me, eighteen at

hands weaved together at her waist. She kind of looked

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

“I’m Elva.