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 plagued

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

my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my only

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

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

chest and released a

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

even know how,

my darkest moments, I’d always believed that someday Jane would

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

all?

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

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

holding me.

I supposed to do now? What should I hope for? My

was too much. My heart was aching, tearing

had saved him. There had been anguish and tears,

have for happiness? Could she only feel joy when witnessing my utter destruction?

I cried, Because what she

Maybe even my