The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0181

The morning of the second elimination ceremony, I awoke with a big pit growing in my stomach.

I still hadn’t been able to speak to Julian about his potentially saving me today. I had talked more with

Joyce, but he remained apathetic about the whole thing. Nicholas was avoiding me. Granted, I was also

avoiding him.

Elva, at least, was feeling much like herself again. Even now, she bounced out of bed, ready to face the

day, while I moved much slower.

I had already explained to her that today was another day to pack and be ready to potentially leave, but after the stress of last time, she never seemed to take it too seriously again, no matter what I said.

After Elva and I had dressed in our day clothes, I stepped out into the hallway to speak with one of the guards. Fortunately Mark had not arrived yet. I knew he would eventually hear of my request, but I hoped

to put it off for as long as possible.

Nicholas would know. I wanted to delay

you with something, Miss Piper?” one of the guards asked

was still embarrassed to ask. But, no, I shouldn’t be embarrassed. What I wanted was entirely innocent, despite what Nicholas thought. “Could you keep an eye out and let me know the moment Julian arrives

same. “I’m sure

miss.”

would

as Charlotte and I went through the gowns hanging in the closet. There were

television audience.

late to

so this time, I chose a classic magenta gown with ruffles along the hem and across the top of the bodice. For my hair, we brushed it up and away from my face into a tight updo

curled in the back.

bobby pins when the guard I had spoken with appeared in the room. I waved

him closer.

have heard that Julian has been seen on the premises,” he said.

I sagged in my chair. I exhaled long

“I will need to speak

present. The moment he arrived, he was called into the King’s chambers. It’s likely he will not reemerge until it is time for the ceremony to

had just left me came rushing back.