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?”

words were a shock to

Piper. She can’t lose you

his voice, despite the determination hard in

he was right. I could feel the chill in

I stayed out here for much longer,

at first. I tried again, and it came out a

“Please help… me.

around my waist, he helped me to my

together to the door.

both glared at us as we passed

of this,”

was too tired to

my bedroom,

shot of panic struck

which faces the other side of the building.” Nicholas said.

quard.”

washed away the fear quickly. Too

reached the bed, I plopped down onto the side

even to

of your maids,” Nicholas said, unwinding his arm

his wrist before he could

out unbidden. I didn’t know why I said them. Maybe it was lingering fear.

back

way, I couldn’t take it

in his eyes softened to a warm glow. “You need to change out

to me. “I

seemed, did