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.

meant Nicholas would know.

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

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 today.” I

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

miss.”

prayed to whatever higher power would listen, that would be true.

toys as Charlotte and I went through the gowns hanging in the closet. There were still many I hadn’t worn yet, and tonight, I needed something new that would

television audience.

late to wow

along the hem and across the top of the bodice.

curled in

guard I had spoken with appeared in

him closer.

Julian has been seen on the premises,”

such force that I sagged in

goodness,” I said. “I will need to speak with

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