The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0220

Julian and I were on a couch in a sitting room, looking at each other. Julian had made himself

comfortable, bringing on knee up onto the cushion so he could more easily face me. I was sitting very still

with my hands in my lap..

I was still embarrassed about what had earlier happened with Nicholas. Both our bodies had responded

to the position we’d been in, with me on top of him. I could only thank my luck that Julian had no walked

in a minute or two earlier, or the teasing would have been relentless.

It was bad enough now, with the knowing smirk Julian kept flashing me.

“So,” I said, trying to get things back on track. “Mental self–defense.”

“Exactly. I’ve been thinking of the best way to help train you, and I’ve decided on role–play.”

I raised a brow. “Role–play?”

“I’ll pretend to be Terry and say all the terrible bullshit Terry would say, and you try to counter it. I’ll

correct you when you do or say something that I know would only encourage the asshole. This way, we

can help prepare you for your inevitable next meeting with him.”

reasonable enough, though I shivered unpleasantly at the thought of dealing with Terry

eventually. She’d seemed very interested

more events. Still,

happened before, when he’d tried to drug and assault

hands together

didn’t touch me, but he leaned closer. I trusted him, mostly, so I drew

is just a game, and you can tap out at any

I want to

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nor I am ever going to let him corner

were a kindness, but held doubt. The princes had their own responsibilities and couldn’t be

me every minute.

to be responsible for my own safety. And that meant learning how to

“Ready?” Julian asked.

I nodded.

an instant. His brow lowered while his smirk sharpened.

channeling Terry himself.

It was… unnerving.

the back of the couch. Then

on my shoulder.

Piper,” Julian said. “You’ve

for

I was locked in that moment with Terry, after