The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0042

“I have no intention of backing away from the choosing game,” I said,

He stepped closer. “Do as you wish, but know this. I will uphold my duty to protect the royal family from any and all threats. No matter in what form those threats appear.”

His words sent a chill up my spine.

I had thought that the guards were sympathetic of me and Elva, but now I wasn’t as certain. If their leader was someone who wanted me gone, maybe the guards were only pretending to be nice.

“I’m not a threat.” I said. “Neither is my daughter.”

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“We’ll see.” He glanced around. “You should go inside now. It’s dangerous out here.”

The only danger out here was him, but that was enough for me. I stepped around him and headed inside without another word.

During the banquet, I struggled to keep up conversation, too distracted by Joseph’s words. Julian gave me curious looks across the table, but I avoided returning them. Just as I avoided glancing down the table to Nicholas at all.

I kept my gaze fixed on my food, replying only when necessary, and couldn’t wait until the banquet was finished.

back to my room to relieve the nanny. Elva was getting ready for bed. I hugged

that were kind and understanding to Elva and me. Now, we

try to hide behind

I was feeling bold, I tried to approach one to ask for information about my talkative

met

kind “I know it’s a bother. But

door just stared ahead, looking straight through me like I wasn’t

retumed

forget, though. My maid had been someone almost like a friend, and I wasn’t about to let her wither away wherever she

certain the guards were different this

maid? Or do you know where she is being kept? I’d like to

her if I could.”

guards ignored me entirely, but the other gave me a moment’s attention, even if only

glance

the sake of you and your child, you should stop

Was

I said, but

newest maid handed me