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 voice to heartbreak that plagued

tears fell down my cheeks. I

without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my only anchor in

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

inched closer. Finally I released his arm and he wrapped

and released

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

know how,

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

her child. How could she just throw us away like we

all?

her. I’d hoped she

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

holding me.

now? What should I hope

much. My heart was aching, tearing in my

to leave Nicholas. And even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the

Could she only feel joy when witnessing my utter destruction?

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

even my