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.

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 could see him plotting. and I was grateful that it was

if he could discover a way to allow her to remain, I would

to go our separate ways for the

of an incoming call from Mark. Quickly, I accepted and brought

wrong?” I asked, as I struggled to maintain my rested heartrate. He would only call if there was a

solely to guard Elva, any

“Elva ran away

the phone.

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

her to her mother at once.”

way that requested patience. “She is

in my chest. “Give me the

garage. I found her peeking around

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

and opened my arms. I braced myself as she tackled into me, catching her

strong embrace.

in her eyes and sniffled when she talked.

looking for me.” I gently combed my fingers through her hair, hoping to bring