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.

their choice

We’re about to find out.”

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

cameras returned to Nathan, he continued to explain the rules. The princes would submit their three names and then one by one, the chosen candidates

a pen. They each wrote their selections and handed them in to waiting servants. The servants

no sooner, one of the producers started yelling

other.

only 8 names!”

drama, man. This is going to make for great TV.”

talking about?” Susie whispered to

8 names? Could that mean only

Didn’t it

producers spoke with Nathan, he immediately

he started to say, but the

in

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

throat. I held

“Lilliana.”

”

wasn’t surprised, but

She crossed the floor, walked up the stairs in

and she moved to stand

Nathan said. “Prince Julian, you

was the moment. If Julian

my name that

and looked at me for reaction. The cameras zoomed in close to my

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 Nicholas, or would we simply be

off into the night like we’d never been

continued. Joyce selected Jessica. For his second round, Nicholas picked Olivia. Julian and Joyce picked girls who clapped in excitement and hurried forward when

the final round, Susie and I looked at each other.

both knew our moments were numbered here, and soon we’d be

Nathan aside quickly to whisper

and start with Joyce,” Nathan said, when he

on camera.

us remaining girls. Then his gaze fell on

“Susie.”

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

I 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 the man she

moved forward, weaving through the remaining girls. When she finally reached