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.

princes will each select three ladies of their choice to stay through the elimination. This will bring our count down from

survive? We’re about

other cameras zoomed in on each of the princes. Joyce

princes would submit their three names

scraps of paper and a pen. They each wrote their selections and handed them in to waiting servants.

audience to commercial, and no sooner, one of the producers started yelling

other.

only 8 names!”

producer hushed the first. “Think of the drama, man. This is going to make for

are they talking about?” Susie whispered to

I whispered back. Only 8 names? Could that mean only 8

could that be? Didn’t it break the rules?

producers spoke with Nathan, he immediately seemed

the King,” he started to say, but the

in 3… 2… 1…” They pointed at Nathan.

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

cleared his throat. I held my breath.

“Lilliana.”

”

I wasn’t surprised, but I still wanted it to be me.

stepped forward without any outward reaction. She crossed the floor, walked up

moved to

“Prince Julian, you are next.”

Julian didn’t save me here, no

it wasn’t my name

looked at me for reaction. The cameras zoomed in close

smile on my face but it wasn’t genuine. Inside, my heart was breaking. How much time would they give me to pack my bags? Would Elva have

like we’d never

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

looked at each other. We said goodbye with our eyes.

our moments were numbered here, and soon we’d

pulled Nathan aside quickly to

like to change things up and

on camera.

us remaining girls. Then his

“Susie.”

and looked at me. I smiled

was breaking for myself. Joyce had saved her for another few weeks,

the remaining girls. When she finally reached Joyce, she was