The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0069

Footsteps sounded behind me. I turned to look, but my movements were sluggish. Nicholas was beside

me before I ever saw him arrive.

Something warm draped over my shoulders. I looked down and found a thick, waterproof coat wrapped

around me.

Come on. I’ll help you inside.” He took me by the elbows and began to lift me.

I weakly pushed him away. “No. I won’t give up.”

“Piper.”

I shook my head as fiercely as I could, until I was dizzy. “They want me to quit. I can’t give up.”

“To hell with them. Piper, look at me.” He touched my cheek with his palm and physically turned my face.

toward his.

I’m glad he did. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to do it on my own. I was so very tired.

His golden eyes were fierce, fiery with anger. Even the flecks of green burned like a forest fire.

Was he mad at me? Why? I had trouble thinking clearly. But I couldn’t give up. For Elva, I had to…

“Piper, who will take care of Elva if you get pneumonia and die?”

shock to my

leave her alone, Piper. She can’t lose you

was thick in his voice, despite the determination

was right. I could feel the

for much longer, I might not make it

to speak, but no words came out at first. I tried again, and it

“Please help… me.

his arms around my waist, he helped me to my feet.

together to the door.

and Joseph both glared at us as

hear of this,” Lena said behind

ignored her, and I was too tired to do much

to my bedroom, where

A shot of

side of the building.” Nicholas said. “Mark

quard.”

the fear quickly. Too quickly, probably.

bed, I plopped

even to

the care of your maids,” Nicholas

before he could

know why I said them. Maybe it was lingering fear. Maybe I

tired to hold myself back from

couldn’t take it

to a warm

the door, then back to me. “I will

it seemed, did