The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 37

Chapter 0037

Nicholas waited for Kirsten to answer, even while she hesitated. Slowly, he lowered his hand that had

been displaying the wrist guard down to his side.

She shifted nervously from foot to foot. She laced her fingers together.

“Well… you see…

As she struggled, Elva moved into the space between Nicholas and me. She took both of our hands.

Looking down at her, I could tell that Nicholas had wiped her tears away. She wasn’t crying anymore,

though she still seemed uncertain, half–hiding behind my skirt.

Nicholas continued to wait.

Kirsten was visibly sweating. Finally, she said, “1–I did, of course.” He attempted a giggle,

forced, painful sounding. “Why would you think otherwise?”

“Because I heard what you just said.”

“You… did…?”

but it was

“You lied to me,” he said, his voice perilously monotone. “You made me believe you had done me a

kindness, when truly all you had done was attempt to cheat me.”

tremble. “It’s not like that, Prince Nicholas. I swear

you’ve

Royal Highness

one and then the other, as if measuring

once, both

two were only doing what you were told,” he said, flashing a quick

direction.

She flinched.

me more satisfaction

for now,” Nicholas said. “You

their heads again, coming to

room to gather her things, then you

you can help arrange for

the guards said

Lena said, much

twisted Kirsten’s features. “Why

Lena said, stepping closer to her. “Do

questioning of

see Lena’s words for the clear warning

can’t be! It’s weeks

family has the right to eliminate anyone from the competition at any time,” Lena said.

control yourself.”

She hurried forward too quickly. Her heels sunk into the grass,

onto her knees. “Piper…

me. Reaching out, she tugged at the

you have to tell him. We’re

Nicholas looked at me.

who

mess when threatened

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