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.

I needed to finally give voice to heartbreak

fell down my cheeks. I hadn’t

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

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

and he wrapped both around me. I buried my face

and released a terrible

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

even know

someday Jane would find her way back to me

could she just throw us

all?

best for her. I’d hoped she would come

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 for? My own sister wants to

too much. My heart was

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

have for happiness? Could she only feel

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

even my