The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0233

Eventually, Nicholas returned to my side. “Let me take you back to your room.”

“But my sister –”

“Is safely on the other side of that door. Come on.” He spoke slowly and calmly. He must have seen me trembling. “You’ll feel better when you are at Elva’s side. Mark just checked on her, she is safely sleeping.”

Some relief washed through me. It wasn’t enough to totally quiet the anxiety that had taken root, but it

did help smooth the edge a bit.

Nodding, I looped my arm with Nicholas and he began leading me from the room.

At the door, Julian touched my shoulder. “Goodnight, Piper,”

“Goodnight,” I said, though there was nothing good about it. And I doubted I would sleep. None of that

was Julian’s fault.

Nicholas slowly walked me away. We didn’t say a word, but I found strength in his steady comfort. He was always so sturdy and strong, so dependable. I know I could count on him in any situation.

Even this.

needed to finally

so much.” I blinked and tears fell down

as he could without releasing my arm. I

the rebel. The troublemaker. She acted out against authority, and never listened to anyone.”

arm and he wrapped both around me. I buried my face in

chest and released a terrible sob.

left hot tracks on my face. I couldn’t

even know how,

always believed that someday Jane would

her twin and Elva was her child. How could she just throw us away like we meant nothing

all?

the best for her. I’d hoped she would

Nick’s shirt with both hands. I ruined it with my tears. He didn’t seem to care, he just kept

holding me.

am I supposed to do now? What should I hope

My heart was aching,

saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the

Could she only feel joy

she wants this time,” I

even my