The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0156

His gaze sent a pleasant shiver down my spine. Blushing slightly, I glanced away from him and toward the cameras instead. Their presence reminded me of where I was and what Julian had just asked me.

I cleared my throat. To Julian, I said, “You’ll have to wait and see.”

He laughed.

Ten minutes later, Julian held out his hand, “Will you dance with me, Piper?”

I knew he was up to something, but with the cameras watching, I couldn’t refuse.

I placed my hand in his. He closed his fingers around mine, and tugged me closer to the pianoforte.

Then he pulled me into his arms.

At the same time, Nicholas led Lilliana to dance as well. They held each other stiffly and at a

respectable distance. The moved with formal, stilted steps.

Julian placed my hand on his chest, and Nicholas nearly tripped over his own feet. Yet he immediately

righted himself and continued dancing.

Julian smiled, but it wasn’t quite as cutting as it had earlier been. “This isn’t as fun as I’d hoped.”

to bother Nicholas. But I struggled to understand why it was working. Although Nicholas had made it clear from the start that he didn’t like the idea of Julian and

supposed Nicholas’s reactions were still tethered to those

seem like the glare of a man who was simply trying to protect

thought of something,” Julian

abruptly disappeared, so when

had masterfully switched partners. Now he danced around with

looking Lilliana.

looked down at me, and I, up at him. I thought he might walk away

original partners.

arms went

– and the cameras – mostly to the door.

interested in Julian, so I told him, “If you wanted to know what costume I’d

edge in his gaze softened a little. “You wouldn’t need to tell me. I’d always be able to recognize.

in costume

heart pounded in my chest.

seemed entirely confident. How could he

I

was afraid to hear what he might say,

mean it, Piper,” he said,

“Nicholas…”

of the cameras