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.

between Piper and him, or what he hoped to gain from it. Yet, in this instance, I could see him plotting. and I was grateful that it was likely in

way to allow her to remain,

for the day. No sooner

alerted of an incoming call from Mark. Quickly, I accepted and brought the phone to my

to maintain my rested heartrate. He would only call if there was a

he was assigned solely to guard Elva, any problem

“Elva ran away

tightened on the phone. It creaked in my

eyes on her,” Mark added quickly. “But I thought you would want to know

her mother at once.”

calm way that

chest. “Give me

escaped so far as the garage. I found her peeking

saw me, she shouted, “Nick–lass!” and ran toward me at top

and opened my arms. I braced myself

strong embrace.

had tears in her eyes and sniffled when she talked. “… finally…

heard you were looking for me.” I gently combed my fingers through her hair,