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

fell down my

He faced me as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my only anchor in this hurricane

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

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

chest and released a terrible

The tears left hot tracks on my face. I couldn’t stop them.

know

someday

her child. How could

all?

her. I’d hoped she would

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

holding me.

What should I hope

heart was aching, tearing

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 a good

she only feel

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

Maybe even my