The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0245

“You can’t,” I said. “He’s one of the benefactors.”

“To hell with it. With all of it. If it keeps you safe, I’ll drag him from the grounds myself.”

“And then what? The Luna brings him back. Or the King? And you are on the outs with them. There’s

nothing you can do, Nicholas,” I said.

“But, Piper.”

I shook my head. “Nothing…”

He stepped closer to me. He couldn’t hold me here, with so many eyes on us, but with the way his hand

slid around my arm, I could tell he wanted to.

“You’re trembling,” he whispered.

I closed my eyes and tried to gather myself. He was right. I’d been shaken to my core and my whole

body felt like it was trying to clatter apart.

“Let me take you back to your room,” Nicholas said.

“I can’t give up.”

“Just for tonight,” he said.

the towel for now. Regather

Nicholas was offering to go with me? If I could feel the

agree, only to close it immediately as Lilliana and

directly to Nicholas. Olivia slid her way directly between Nicolas and me. I had

to accommodate her, or she likely would have pushed me

endangering her. Although that could have

Nicholas was holding

Prince Nicholas,” Olivia said. “There is a charming benefactor who I’m sure you

with on my

into her path every time

Olivia, Lilliana openly glared at Elva. When

she changed her expression

What a phony.

on, Elva,” I said and

She looked up at Lilliana again.

Nicholas had to spend time with other

the competition.

honey,”

pouted but she obliged. Nicholas released her hand and she walked into my waiting arms. I

her

and she rested her head

smiling

velvet gown. “We really shouldn’t keep my

mine,” Lilliana said,

go soon, but