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.

closeness gave me the strength I needed to finally give voice to

so much.” I blinked and tears fell down my cheeks.

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

the rebel. The troublemaker. She acted out against authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled.

released his arm and he wrapped both around me. I

released a terrible sob.

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

know

moments, I’d always believed that someday Jane would

and Elva was her child. How could she just throw us away like we meant nothing at

all?

for her. I’d hoped she

both hands. I ruined it with my

holding me.

am I supposed to do now? What should I hope for? My

My heart was aching, tearing in my chest.

this hard since I had to leave Nicholas. And even then, 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

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

even