The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0199

Julian started by placing down a queen of hearts. To his left, Veronica immediately lowered four cards. I

watched her face closely, but she revealed nothing. Her emotionless façade seemed like it could even

rival Nicholas’s

I

I decided not to call her a liar. If I did so, and I was incorrect, all the cards she lowered would then go

into my hand. Since the way to win the game was to totally empty your hand, I wasn’t willing to chance it.

Julian smiled at her.

The other candidate Julian had selected, Tiffany, narrowed her eyes in suspicion, but also didn’t say a

word

“Piper,” Julian said. “Your turn.”

I looked at my hand. I only had three cards in the heart suit. If I lied and put down more cards, maybe I

could actually win this game. Julian hadn’t actually said there was any benefit to winning, but it sure

would be fun to pull one over on him for once.

I lowered for cards down. I schooled my face carefully to not give anything away.

before Tiffany shouted, “You’re lying!”

quickly, but my

leaned

I frowned.

then. Show your cards, Piper.”

over

her hand down

the pile of cards to me, doubling the size of my hand. “You really

honest. Veronica said, deadpan

to act

+15 BONUS

in the pile. “It’s

with secrets.

do you mean?” Tiffany asked.

cards,” Julian said. “Instead, ask me something

decide whether or not it’s the truth.”

dangerous,”

replied

Tiffany agreed.

looked at

watching. Though I doubted

agreed. I’m not sure what they would have had me do otherwise. Sit in a corner? No way! would miss the chance to ask Julian something, even if what he told me

and absolutely failed with her question. “What’s your favorite

“Blue,” he said.

her. “You wasted your question!”