The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0019

Nicholas and I continued to stare at each other, neither of us saying a word. We both glanced down at the empty chair and back at each other again.

Every other spot a

at the table was filled. Unless Nicholas were to excuse himself, he would have to sit

here to eat. But to leave in the middle of his own competition would be unbearably rude.

Weren’t the royal family trying to win the hearts and minds of the common people?

Nicholas must have had the same train of thought, though his face revealed nothing.

He sat.

The King cleared his throat. After a pointed look to Nicholas, who avoided it by staring hard at the table, the King spoke loud enough for the entire table to hear.

“Once again, we welcome all the ladies here, chosen by our royal magic at the ceremony.

the corners of the room, which the cameramen had clicked on. The red lights indicated they

and your talents. Both will be needed in excess to become the kind of

the girls

you will be able to spend time with my sons, developing friendships that could progress into more.

Nicholas crossed his arms.

away from him toward the other end of the table, where the Luna – the Queen, sat with perfect posture. Her back was flat against the dining chair. She held her head tall, her

quiet poise, her

couldn’t manage it for long. All the other girls seemed

entire lives for events like these. Wearing gowits

in my shoulders,

me

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felt like a bit of an outcast. And

known I was on borrowed time, even without knowing he was

commoner was a commoner. We could interact. We could even try to be

could we have? No one in his life would have ever

now, I was only here because of a publicity stunt. Julian had said so

letting this old man talk your ears off,” the King