The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0125

“Thank you,” I said. “Please thank them for me, as well. I wouldn’t want to get them in trouble by approaching them directly.”

Till pass on your gratitude,” Charlotte said.

We continued to work throughout the day. When we finally finished, it was time for me to attend a

banquet.

Elva, who had been patient all day, complained loudly that she wouldn’t get to attend.

“You’d hate it,” I told her, hoisting her up into my arms. “A bunch of stuffy people insulting each other

while pretending to be nice.”

“Why would they do that?” she asked.

“1 don’t know, honey.” But I did know. With only 9 candidates left, everyone was on the edge. We were coming down to the wire soon, and all the girls, except Susie and 1, wanted the crown. “People

sometimes have to cut each other down to make themselves feel more important.”

“That doesn’t sound very nice”

“It’s not,” I agreed.

As I prepared for the banquet, I was startled by an unfamiliar maid sticking her head through the door.

Charlotte immediately intercepted her and then sent her away

did she want?” I

brow pulled together. “I’m not

wrong room but that seems impossible.

you recognize her?”

to Lilliana.” She helped me lace up my silver

her head into my room? What had she hoped

and Mark outside the door,

stunning silver gown with a low–cut bodice and a slit up the side. The fabric sparkled

a Luna. I maybe should have felt like an

I descended the stairs, Julian stood at the

escort you to the dining room tonight, Piper?”

a

want to be

my eyes.

would look best if we walked in together. You are supposed to be my favorite after all.”

I

still didn’t feel like the right reason, or maybe, not the only one. For now, however, I supposed I

well.” I accepted

dress,” Julian said.

“It is.”

on you.”

I side–eyed him.

looks better on you than it does on

Her? Who?

“Lilliana,” Julian said.