The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0253

Even now, standing as we were with the crowd around us dispersing, I was earning many passing glares.

Gratitude filled my heart for what Nicholas had done. But worry still harbored in the rest of me.

Jane had come here tonight to harm my reputation and she had succeeded in doing so. I didn’t know

what I could do now to repair it.

“Ignore them,” Nicholas said. “They have no idea who you are.” 1

“Does it matter who I am? If they think I am a disgrace, they will have the power to be rid of me.”

“They have no such power,” Nicholas said firmly. “Only the royal family can make those decisions.”

“But surely the nobility has the royal family’s ear.”

“We may listen. We may even consider. But they do not make the decisions for us.”

“Nicholas…” I didn’t know how to tell him that, though I was incredibly thankful for his defending me, I

knew it was only a matter of time until I was removed from the contest. It had always been this way. I

daily walked on the edge of a knife. That I had stayed this long was a miracle. 1

“Don’t give up yet, Piper. Please.”

So I nodded. “I’ll keep trying.” 1

“Good.”

fast enough. I was ready

bed, and forget everything for a while.

how to restore my reputation.

wanted to sleep. To unwind and

other plans

escorting me to the door of the ballroom. I assumed he intended

way back to my room. Three feet from the exit, Nathan walked directly into our path.

wishes to speak with you, Piper.”

said at

brows. “You would defy

grit his teeth

okay, Prince Nicholas. “I will speak with the

going alone,” Nicholas

what the King requested,” Nathan

to my face to get out, but I won’t let

alone.”

had faced this argument in the past. “You’ll have

explain yourself.”

Nicholas

Nathan turned and began to walk. He expected us to

my arm more firmly. “Whatever he says or commands, I will not leave you alone