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.

to finally give

and tears fell down my cheeks.

as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my

against authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled. “But even with all that, I never would

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

chest and released a terrible sob.

hates me, Nick. Maybe she always did.” The tears left hot tracks on my

know how,

in my darkest moments, I’d always believed that someday Jane would find her way back to me

could

all?

for her. I’d hoped she would

I ruined it with my tears. He didn’t seem to

holding me.

should I hope for? My own sister wants

My heart was aching, tearing in

I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had

did Jane have for happiness? Could she only feel joy when

I cried,

even