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.

Elva. Keep practicing, okay?”

when I made her hold my hand again. Still,

learn the trick one–handed

Ready for the

was ready to earn

own servant, who would keep track of

They worked as something like handlers, leading the

the correct spots to speak with each other. Then they moved us

1. up.

with an unexpected joke and an easy smile. Elva won the hearts of the rest. She insisted on

with limited success, to everyone

older benefactor

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

I was being

the end of my hour with Julian, I had one confirmed commitment to my

felt like a victory.

is where we must part.” Julian took my

knuckles.

a half–second longer than needed. When he pulled away, he didn’t look at me, instead his gaze shifted to

on the head. “Keep

“Thanks, Jul–an!”

would have to go it alone.

could.