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.

to prepare for the game. Both Elva and I were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from our hair

nail polish.

correct the dip of my curtsey, and the straightness of my posture. I had to practice walking with a book on

the way the

the candidates all met in the dining room.

only other free time was an hour–long break for fresh air in

through the gardens.

hours, as she could run around in the grass, burning off her youthful energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather was pleasant, and the royal family’s doctor gave

regular checkups.

day, we were 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

bear band–aid

What’s this Lasked.

but a nice girl gave me this

I asked, just as one of the candidates

it’s okay,” the girl

Elva said, pointing at

younger than me,

timidly, her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind of looked like she wanted

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

Elva said. “I’m Elva.