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

then at Joseph. “No? Didn’t

perhaps you misheard me,” Joseph

shut him down straight away. “No, I don’t think I did.”

to release Piper and move a few feet

but what could he say to one

charged with protecting?

to hide my own smirk as Joseph complied. He dropped my arm like

three feet. He continued to glare daggers at

think he likes me,” I whispered to Julian, who laughed,

I

better stay near you, then, to help fend him

He was rubbing his forehead now.

for

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spoken with Lilliana

though it was absolutely the truth. Still, I decided

agree or disagree.

looked at me and then laughed

it was time for Linda to begin, and she moved at once, collecting her supplies. She set

stove to boil the eggs.