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.

room to relieve the nanny. Elva

then on, I noticed a change in the guards stationed around me. Gone were those that were kind and understanding

was afraid of them. She would try to hide behind me when we got too near

when I was feeling bold, I tried to approach one

was met

said, attempting to be kind “I know it’s a bother. But I haven’t heard anything about her, and

stared ahead, looking straight through

I retumed into

almost like a friend, and I wasn’t about to let her wither

certain the guards were different this time,

Or do you know where

her if I could.”

the other gave me a moment’s attention, even if

passing glance and

and your child, you

mean? Was that a threat?

okay,” I said, but by then

handed me a