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.

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

survive? We’re about to find

the cameras panned over the candidates and we all smiled. The other cameras zoomed in on each of

would submit their three names and then one by one, the chosen candidates would be called until

given scraps of paper and a pen. They each wrote their selections and handed them in

and no sooner, one

other.

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drama, man.

about?” Susie whispered to

Could that

Didn’t it break

the producers spoke with Nathan, he immediately

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

back from commercial in 3… 2…

on regardless. “W–welcome back! We will now begin with the ceremony! Each prince will read the names of their selections,

I held my breath.

“Lilliana.”

”

I wasn’t surprised, but I

crossed the floor, walked

moved to stand behind him.

nice,” Nathan said. “Prince Julian, you

Julian

wasn’t my name that came out of it. Some of

looked at me for reaction. The cameras

kept a 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 time to say goodbye to

into the night like we’d never

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

was nearing the final round, Susie and I looked at each other. We said goodbye with

here,

pulled Nathan aside quickly to whisper

and start with Joyce,” Nathan said, when he was back

on camera.

at us remaining girls. Then his gaze fell

“Susie.”

inhaled sharply and looked at me. I smiled and nodded, urging her

was so 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 be with

through the remaining girls. When she