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.”

at

“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 her extra tightly when I saw

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

would try to hide behind me when we got too near

end of the day, when I was feeling bold, I tried to approach one

was met with

a

guards at my door just stared ahead, looking straight through me

retumed into my

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

next morning, after making certain the

anything about my last maid? Or do you know where she is

her if I could.”

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

a passing glance and

of you and

Was that

want to make sure she is okay,” I said, but by

my newest maid handed me a note Joseph had written