The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0114

Nicholas and I sat in a pair of chairs in front of a camera. Behind the camera, a producer stood ready to ask us questions. But first, we needed to finish our statement.

“Piper and I ended our relationship three years ago, when Piper dropped out from the academy. It was entirely coincidental that she was selected and brought here to participate in the Luna Choosing Game,”

Nicholas said.

He glanced at me. It was my turn to pick up the pre–written speech.

“We have been careful not to allow our past to interfere with the selection whatsoever. In fact, most of our time here at the palace has been spent apart.”

I had originally mentioned about how I had gone on two dates with Julian, but Nicholas had made me

cut it.

“But it would help sell our case,” I’d said. “If the world thinks I’m more into Julian…”

“Being into Julian would not eam anyone any favors,” he’d replied, stern, and had refused to speak more

about it. “I won’t be swayed.”

He was always so touchy about Julian that I decided to let it drop. Hopefully the public could make that connection on their own, without needing to be reminded.

competition and for Piper herself as a candidate,” Nicholas said now. “And hope that you will continue

began to ask us questions. They were mostly

met again, and if there

very

to hear him answer

the

find my own quick answer of

We are

gaze on me. I

ended and the broadcast was done. The

share such vital

walk back to my room.

sense of excitement. I knew she often watched the public’s reaction on television, but I didn’t dare hope her reaction was based solely

it true?” she

“It is.”

I knew you both had something.”

long time ago, Charlotte.”

her smile remained. “Whatever you say.” She took a step toward me. “The public

dropped.

you two are

my head at once.