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.

strength I needed to finally give voice to

fell down

my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my

authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled. “But even

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

released

tears left hot tracks

even know how,

moments, I’d always believed that someday Jane would find her

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

all?

the best for her. I’d hoped she

with both hands. I ruined it with my

holding me.

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

too much. My heart was aching, tearing

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

she only feel joy when witnessing

I cried, Because what she wanted was

even my