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

fell down my

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

listened to anyone.”

closer. Finally I released his arm and he

chest and released a terrible sob.

The tears left hot tracks on

even know how,

always believed that someday

Elva was her child. How could she just throw

all?

her. I’d hoped she would come

both hands. I ruined it with my tears.

holding me.

I hope for? My

was too much. My heart was aching, tearing in my chest.

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

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

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

Maybe even my death.