The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0241

Elva immediately perked upon seeing him. “Jul–an! Teach me the trick again.”

“She’s been practicing,” I said softly to Julian, like a secret.

“Then maybe you should show me.” Julian withdrew a quarter from his pocket and handed it to Elva.

I let go of her hand so she could move, though I placed my hand on the top of her head instead. I wasn’t

going to let Elva out of my sight tonight, or likely any other night. Not until Jane was caught and the

organization brought down.

“Okay. Watch!” Elva held out the coin like Nicholas had taught her. Then with a flick of her wrist, the coin

clattered down onto the floor. “Oh!” Elva bent and picked it up.

“An excellent attempt!” Julian said and clapped. “You’ll be a little thief–ah, that is, a little magician in

now time.”

I scowled at him for the slip of the tongue.

Elva beamed at the praise. She held out the quarter to give back to him.

it, Elva. Keep practicing,

did just that, pausing only when I

learn the trick one–handed

Ready for the

was ready to earn that

their own servant, who

as something like handlers, leading the candidates or the

spots to speak with each other. Then they moved us away

1. up.

an unexpected joke and an easy

to everyone we encountered.

said an older benefactor

to my ear and whispered, “See, she’s saving lives already.”

being

I had one confirmed commitment to my cause, and

felt like a victory.

I’m afraid this is where we must part.” Julian took my hand, lifted it to his lips and

knuckles.

to be teasing. But his lips lingered at my skin for a half–second longer than needed. When he pulled away, he didn’t look at me,

on

“Thanks, Jul–an!”

I had him, though I knew eventually I would have to go it alone. I didn’t mind all that much. I was determined to garner as much money for the orphanage as

could.