The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0026

I read through it all. This invitation Includes Eiva…?” Could that be right? But there was her name, clear

as day, directly beside mine. Perhaps this was some kind of apology for the doctors‘ behavior last night?

Or was this something else another publicity stunt?

I supposed I couldn’t be picky enough to let it bother me. The royal family invited us both, so we both. would attend. Full stop.

Right now, my bigger concern could be focused on the detailed dress code included at the bottom of the invitation.

“The tailors will be here in an hour,” the talkative maid said. “They’ll measure you both for the dresses.”

“Princess dresses?” Elva asked, all doe eyes and sweetness.

The maid smiled at her. “Something very close to, yes.

Elva cheered.

The maid returried her attention to me. The dance instructors will arrive tomorrow.”

“Dance instructors?” I knew how to do a two–step as well as anyone.

dances. Some of the proper steps for the social dances are quite complicated, these days. And then, of course, there are the traditional formal

to cut it this time. We hadn’t done much dancing at the

just fine for impromptu dances alone

forgotten those special nights, so I should

came and went, leaving behind the measurements for both Elva and me. The maids said they uld make the

honor to assist you, the

coaxing I convinced them to

one said.

sewing machines and a work table into my bedroom. As they worked, I peered through some of the scraps of fabric they’d

as

the fabrics were very sturdy. There was even a swatch

came to

said, as the maids yawned and rubbed their

and excused themselves

kissed her goodnight. Then I went to one

some of the size work, trying to remember the

in through the windows. My eyes hurt and I was tired. But it wasn’t the first time

in both of my hands,

guard, fit for a prince

a good idea last night, a way to

in the light of day,

and distant to me now.