The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0176

The rules stated that we were to avoid the personal rooms of the royal family unless explicitly invited. I

was taking a great risk by sneaking here now. But for Elva’s sake, this was only the beginning of the level

of danger I was willing to take on.

I walked to Julian’s door and lightly tapped on his door. I pressed my ear against it, listening for any

sound of movement within. Then I knocked again, a bit louder.

There was no answer. Beyond the door, I heard no sound of footsteps or talking. The room was most

likely empty. Still, I tried for the handle. I cursed when I found it was locked.

“He’s not in there.”

My heart leapt from my body, and I nearly fell, catching myself on Julian’s door as I turned around.

stood behind me, his arms crossed over his broad chest. He peered down at me with mild disapproval. Otherwise, his face was

ago and didn’t tell anyone where he was going. He hasn’t been

since.”

aren’t worried?” I asked.

Julian? No. He always does this to escape his responsibilities.

was entirely true. At least, not totally. Julian was a free–spirit, sure, but he usually had reason for his actions, if they weren’t entirely put on. He placed into people’s perceptions of him. How easy it was for

believed the worst about everyone, and he was stubborn too. It was nearly impossible to change his mind once

to meet up with him tonight,” Nicholas said.

“I suppose not.”

you won’t

to have misheard. Did Nicholas think I came to see Julian for sex?

leered down at me with fire in his eyes. “Is this the person you are

not like

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against Julian’s door. Then he closed in around me, his arms on either side of my head, his chest pressed

give. You deserve better.” Nicholas’s voice was growing rougher, like he had gargled with sandpaper