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

alone, Piper. She can’t

despite the determination hard in his

That made sense. And he was right. I could feel

I stayed out here for much longer,

words came out at first. I tried again,

“Please help… me.

arms around my waist, he helped me to my feet. I leaned heavily

together to the door.

at

hear of this,” Lena said

and I was too tired to do much else

led me all the way to my bedroom, where my

shot of panic struck

other side of the building.” Nicholas

quard.”

washed away the fear quickly. Too quickly,

bed, I plopped down

even to remain

leave you in the care of your maids,” Nicholas said,

wrist before he

why I said

hold myself back from what I really

way, I couldn’t take it

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

the door, then back to

seemed, did