The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0089

I desperately tried to memorize all that I could from this moment.

Nicholas being sweet with Elva as he lifted her up off of Night. Night licked at her face and she giggled.

event

Julian had been so kind to me, making me laugh even though I had fully intended on sitting here quietly

and alone.

Silver,

so relaxed and protective, head resting in my lap.

Near the end of the night, Elva fell asleep in Nicholas’s arms. Mark took her from him to carry her back

to my room.

Most of the other girls had retired by now. The stars were bright in the sky, and the hour was late.

Nicholas approached me and asked, “May I walk you back to your room?”

He pushed, my chair for me through the palace toward an elevator in the back. It was tucked out of the way, but helpful for situations like these. Nicholas said the servants used it to bring heavy loads up and

down the stairs.

Outside of my room, we hesitated. Now was the time to say goodbye. Neither of us said it.

“The next time we see each other

likely be at the elimination,” he said…

That was true. Though we would be under the same roof, the royal family only interacted with the girls during specific scheduled events, none of which had been arranged for the next couple of days.

“We both know I’m going to be sent home,” I said.

my assumption. I nodded, expecting it, yet oddly, I still

inside.

you,”

miss her

could still reach out to her, if you wanted. Even after we’re gone. I’m sure she’d love

you

That wouldn’t be appropriate, I’d be duty bound to both the throne and whichever woman becomes my wife. My own family would require my

ribs. I understood, of course,

what you are used to. The novelty of me

glanced at me sideways Tm not so sure”

field, Nicholas glanced in our direction His face

glared.

aa

my best to ignore him. I knew Nicholas had warned me about Julian

broken bow.” Julian said, snaring my full attention.

“What?”

she at least knew who did it, il she hadn’t ordered it herself. I made my

trouble from her for

heavy on me.

to sabotage you, Piper, but

to

up my spine.

would do, all with a smile on his face? I was relieved, in this case, that he was on my side and

my enemy.

I’ve been spotted.” Julian waved to a group of girls who had begun to inch closer. “I better head. them off or they will come

hearts,” I called

correct amount,” he replied. The scoundrel.

Silver’s fur as!

with my thoughts. I continued to stroke Silver’s considered that this might be my true last night of fun. The elimination ceremony was only a few nights away,

are used to. The novelty

at me sideways. “I’m not

Beyond him,