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 heartbreak that plagued

much.” I blinked and tears fell down my cheeks. I hadn’t even felt them well.

the hallway. He faced me as much as he could without releasing my

rebel. The troublemaker. She acted out against authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled. “But even with all that,

and he wrapped both around me. I buried my

and released a

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

know how,

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

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

all?

for her. I’d hoped she would

with my tears. He didn’t seem to care,

holding me.

to do now? What should I hope for? My own sister wants

was too much. My heart was aching,

saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the belief that Nicholas would live a good life.

she only feel joy when witnessing my

time,” I cried, Because what she wanted was my

even my death.