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.

to know meant Nicholas would know. I wanted to delay

with something, Miss Piper?”

was entirely innocent, despite what Nicholas thought. “Could you keep an eye out and let me know the moment Julian arrives today.” I swallowed down my growing nerves.

all the same. “I’m sure he will be here for

miss.”

prayed to whatever higher power would listen, that

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

television audience.

felt too late

and across the top of the bodice. For my hair, we brushed it up

curled in the back.

still inserting bobby pins when the guard I had spoken

him closer.

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

my body with such force that I sagged in my chair. I exhaled

need to

he was called into the King’s chambers. It’s likely he will not reemerge until it is time for the ceremony

worry that had just left me