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.

were on the cameras on the corners

and your talents. Both will be needed in excess

girls at the table

will be able to spend time with my sons, developing friendships that could

Nicholas crossed his arms.

looked 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

King speak with quiet poise,

mimic her posture, but I couldn’t manage it

entire lives for events like these. Wearing gowits and attending formal dinners

calloused fingers and the slump in my shoulders, I didn’t belong here, even

give me the

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had felt like a bit of an outcast. And when I had

on borrowed time, even without knowing

A commoner was a commoner. We

future could we have? No one in his life

I was only here because of a

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