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.”

though I shivered unpleasantly at the thought of dealing with Terry

knew I would have to face him eventually. She’d seemed very interested in me, and

more events. Still, I wished I didn’t

he’d

worried my hands together

touch me, but he leaned closer. I trusted him, mostly, so I drew comfort from his

is just a game, and you can tap out

shook my head. “I want to learn. I want to

וד

am ever going to

words were a kindness, but held doubt. The princes had their

me every

safety. And that meant

“Ready?” Julian asked.

I nodded.

His brow lowered while his

channeling

It was… unnerving.

around behind me on the back of the couch. Then he leaned

on my shoulder.

you tonight, Piper,” Julian said. “You’ve been strutting around like you’re putting on

for

I couldn’t move. I was locked in that moment with Terry, after he had given