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

We’re about

candidates and we all smiled. The other cameras zoomed in on each of the princes. Joyce looked

explain the rules. The princes would submit their three names and then one by

their selections and handed them in to waiting servants. The

commercial, and no sooner, one of the

other.

8 names!”

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

they talking about?” Susie

Could that mean only 8 girls were going to be

how could that be? Didn’t

with Nathan,

speak with the King,” he started

time. We’re coming back from commercial in 3… 2… 1…”

“W–welcome back! We will now begin with the ceremony! Each prince will read the names of their selections, one at a time. Prince Nicholas, we will begin with you. If you could please say

throat. I

“Lilliana.”

”

exhale. I wasn’t surprised, but I still

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

she moved to

said. “Prince Julian, you

it. This was the moment. If Julian didn’t save me here, no one

but it wasn’t my name that came out of

reaction. The cameras zoomed in

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

off into the night like we’d never been here

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

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

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

aside quickly

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

on camera.

remaining girls. Then his

“Susie.”

looked at me. I smiled and nodded, urging her

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

weaving through the remaining girls.