The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0138

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Joseph’s smile was twisted with cruelty. It deeply unnerved me. This man was not a noble himself, simply employed by them. He must have been like Lena, a traditionalist. Someone who wanted to uphold the way things had always been, rather than accepting necessary changes.

I hated that such ideals constantly placed me in danger. I was merely a girl caught up in it all. I had been chosen by the selection. It wasn’t like any of this was my direct choice.

Glancing across the room, I noticed Nicholas locked in conversation with Lilliana. He seemed entirely bored but dutifully gave her his attention anyway. He hadn’t noticed the intimidating way Joseph was

clutching my arm. I couldn’t expect a rescue this time.

I cleared my throat, attempting to gather my courage. Joseph was making threats. I couldn’t simply

cower under them, or he would know how much they affected me.

“Don’t I have to do something wrong to be sent to the dungeons?” I asked.

His eyes narrowed. “It’s only a matter of time.”

“No, I’m fairly certain that Piper is right,” Julian said, suddenly appearing beside me. “Unless they

changed the rules in the past few minutes while I was in the bathroom?” Brow raised high, he looked at

Joseph. “No? Didn’t

Julian, perhaps you misheard

away. “No, I don’t think I did.” He pointed to where Joseph gripped my

to release Piper and move a few feet away.

scrunched up like he wanted to argue, but what

charged with protecting?

as Joseph complied. He dropped my arm like

exactly three feet. He continued to glare daggers at me.

I whispered

I

had better stay near you, then, to help fend him off, as it

Nicholas again. He was rubbing

for him,” I said.

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So you’ve spoken with Lilliana

it was absolutely the truth. Still, I decided it better not to

agree or disagree.

just looked at me and then laughed

was time for Linda to begin, and she moved at

boil