The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0091

“That does create a dilemma, doesn’t it?”

Julian picked up where I left off. The disappointed look had vanished now, replaced with an almost… pride? Impossible. He most likely just wanted more mischief.

If we let Piper go now, wouldn’t the public have questions?”

“What do we care for their questions?” The Queen tapped her spoon on the edge of her teacup. “When the final selections are chosen, Piper’s shortcomings will become obvious in comparison. No one will be

able to deny it.”

“Well said, dear.” The King turned in his chair to watch the television, dismissing the conversation totally.

Fury burned in my blood. Yet I was powerless. Ultimately, despite what everyone was told about this first elimination ceremony, the King and Queen made the final choices about who would go and who would

stay.

Rankings were arbitrary numbers that they would raise and lower to fit their vision.

The deck was stacked against Piper, no matter how well she had done in the actual events. And she had

done exceedingly well.

from it. Yet, in this instance, I could see him plotting.

discover a way to allow her to remain, I would be

before we set out to go our separate ways for the day. No sooner had I stepped out of my father’s room, than my phone buzzed in

I accepted and brought the phone to my ear.

asked, as I struggled to maintain my rested heartrate. He would only

was assigned solely to guard Elva, any problem could

“Elva ran away

grip tightened on the phone. It

thought you would want to know of

her mother

calm way that requested patience. “She is looking

in my chest. “Give me the location.”

had only escaped so far as the garage. I found her peeking around the many cars.

and ran toward me

one knee and opened my arms. I braced myself as

strong embrace.

her eyes and sniffled

you were looking for me.” I gently combed my fingers through