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.

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

down my cheeks.

faced me as much as he could without releasing my

was always the rebel. The troublemaker. She acted out against authority, and never listened to

Finally I released his arm and he wrapped both around me.

chest and released a

left hot

know

I’d always believed that someday Jane would find her

was her twin and Elva was her child. How could she

all?

I’d hoped she

at Nick’s shirt with both hands. I ruined it with

holding me.

What should I hope for? My own sister wants to

was too much. My heart was aching, tearing in my chest.

And even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been

for happiness? Could she only feel joy when witnessing

her what she wants this time,” I cried, Because what she

Maybe even my death.