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.

gave me the strength I needed to finally give voice to heartbreak that

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

faced me as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped

to anyone.” I sniffled.

released his arm and he wrapped both around me.

chest and released a terrible

me, Nick. Maybe she always did.” The tears left hot tracks on my face. I couldn’t stop them.

even know how,

that someday

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

all?

wished the best for her. I’d hoped she would

with

holding me.

to do now? What should I hope for? My

My heart was aching, tearing in my chest. Anguish.

I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and

Could she only feel joy

wants this time,” I cried, Because

Maybe even my death.