The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0183

I continued to hold Susie’s hand as we were led into the staged area for the ceremony. The 14 of us that

were left were lined up into three rows.

Camera crews were setting up in front of us. On the other side, three small stages were arranged side by side, each with their own set of stairs. A throne was arranged at the far end of the room for the King and

Queen.

Sometime after we arrived, the royal family came in together. I tried to catch Julian’s eye, but he wouldn’t look at me. He didn’t look at any of the candidates. His typical bored façade was in place.

I worried about him for a moment. Just what had the King wanted to talk to him about?

But then I saw Nicholas and all other thoughts flew straight out of my head. I hadn’t seen him since our

kiss in the hallway outside Julian’s door, when I’d lost myself and wanted to be ravaged.

He wasn’t looking at me either, but this one, I understood. I only hoped he didn’t regret it. Our

relationship was… complicated. Impossible, probably. But the way he held me in that moment… I wouldn’t

trade it away.

The King and Queen moved to their thrones. The producers then directed the princes up onto the

stages. Each had their own.

Nathan stood in front of us and explained, “If your name is called, move up the stairs of the stage

belonging to the prince who selected you. You will be expected to thank them personally.”

The girls all nodded. I did too.

When the cameras were set up, the producers nodded to Nathan. We waited a few minutes until the

clock hit 7pm, then the camera lights turned red.

My heart was in my throat.

The elimination ceremony was about to begin.

Nathan turned on his 1000–watt smile and faced the cameras, his microphone in hand.

to the main event, ladies and gentleman. Tonight, your three princes will each select three ladies of their choice to stay through the elimination. This

We’re about to

in on each of the princes. Joyce looked bored. Julian winked and waved.

he continued to explain the rules. The princes would submit their three names and then one by one, the chosen candidates would be called until all 9 were announced.

selections and handed them in to waiting servants. The servants then brought

sooner, one of the producers

other.

only 8 names!”

first. “Think of the drama, man. This is going

are they talking about?” Susie whispered to

whispered back. Only 8 names? Could that mean only 8 girls were

be? Didn’t it break the

the producers spoke with Nathan,

should speak with the King,” he started to say, but the

commercial in 3… 2… 1…” They pointed

ceremony! Each prince will read the names of their selections, one at a time. Prince Nicholas, we will begin

his throat. I held

“Lilliana.”

”

long, low exhale. I wasn’t surprised,

She crossed the floor, walked up the stairs in front

and she moved to stand behind

nice,” Nathan said. “Prince Julian, you

the moment. If Julian didn’t save me here, no

his mouth with a smile, but it wasn’t my name that came out of it. Some of the girls

me for reaction. The cameras zoomed in close

How much time would they give me to pack my bags? Would Elva have time

like we’d never been

Olivia. Julian and Joyce picked girls who clapped in excitement and hurried forward when they were called.

round, Susie and I looked at each other. We

were numbered here, and soon

pulled Nathan aside quickly to whisper in

final round, we’d like to change things up and start with Joyce,”

on camera.

remaining girls. Then

“Susie.”

I smiled and nodded, urging her

happy for her, even as my heart was breaking for myself. Joyce had saved her for another few weeks, and in those weeks, she could

weaving through the remaining girls. When