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.

candidate,” Nicholas said now. “And hope that you will continue to look favorably upon the royal family, who strives

to ask us questions. They were

and if there were

Nicholas said flatly. I knew he was lying. At the very least, we had agreed to be friends. But it still

to hear him answer so quickly and flatly.

the producer

used it to help find my own quick answer

time ago. We

on me. I ignored

interview ended and the broadcast was done.

willingness to share such vital information with

I felt nervous the entire walk back to my

public’s reaction on television, but I didn’t dare hope her reaction

it true?” she asked.

“It is.”

I knew you both had

long

remained. “Whatever you say.” She took a step toward me. “The public wonders…”

dropped.

are still a

shook my head at once. “What about Julian..?”