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,

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

of our breakfast in silence, 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

call from Mark. Quickly, I accepted and brought the phone to

rested heartrate. He would only call if

guard

“Elva ran away

tightened on the phone. It creaked in my hand.

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

her mother

said in a calm way that requested

my chest. “Give me the

only escaped so far as the garage. I found her peeking

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

I braced

strong embrace.

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

heard you were looking for me.” I gently combed my fingers through her hair, hoping to bring her some comfort. “What’s the matter, princess?”