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.

Julian’s usual smile seemed tighter somehow. I still didn’t understand the relationship between Piper and him, or what he hoped to gain from it. Yet, in this instance, I

he could discover a way to allow her to remain, I would be grateful.

to go our separate ways for the day. No sooner

an incoming call from Mark. Quickly, I accepted

as I struggled to maintain my rested heartrate. He

to guard Elva, any problem could

“Elva ran away

phone. It creaked

thought you

her to her

said in a calm way that requested patience. “She is looking for

in my chest.

escaped so far as the garage. I found her

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

and opened my arms. I braced myself as she

strong embrace.

had tears in her eyes and sniffled when

my fingers through her hair, hoping to