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.

to finally give

blinked and tears fell down my cheeks. I hadn’t even felt them well.

stopped in the hallway. He faced me as much as he could without releasing my

and never listened to

arm and he wrapped both around

released a

always did.” The tears left hot tracks on my face. I couldn’t stop

know how,

that someday

her twin and Elva was her child. How could she just throw us away

all?

her. I’d hoped she

with my tears. He didn’t seem to

holding me.

am I supposed to do now? What should I hope for? My own sister wants to

heart was aching, tearing in

since I had to leave Nicholas. And even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the belief that Nicholas would live

hope did Jane have for happiness? Could she only feel joy when

what she wants this time,” I cried, Because what she wanted was

Maybe even my death.