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?”

were a shock to my system.

Piper. She can’t lose you like

his voice, despite

was worried for Elva. That made sense. And he was right. I could feel the

for much longer, I might not make

speak, but no words came out at

“Please help… me.

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

together to the door.

both glared at us

Queen will hear of this,” Lena

too tired

way to my bedroom,

A shot of panic struck

the other side of the building.”

quard.”

away the fear quickly.

the bed, I plopped down

even to remain

of your maids,” Nicholas said, unwinding his arm from around

he could fully pull away.

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

tired to hold myself back from

way, I couldn’t take it

at me, the fire in his eyes softened to

door, then back to me. “I will return when you

it seemed, did not only extend