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.

“Good.”

was concerned, this evening couldn’t end fast enough. I was ready to go to

pajamas, curl into bed, and forget everything for

out how to restore my reputation.

sleep. To unwind and forget.

other plans for

arm and was escorting me to the door of the ballroom. I assumed

back to my room. Three feet

with you, Piper.” Nathan glanced at

Nicholas said

would

grit his teeth

will speak with the King.”

alone,” Nicholas

is what the King requested,” Nathan said.

going too,” Nicholas added. “My father can tell me to my face to get out, but I won’t let you face him

alone.”

the matter, like he had faced this argument in the past.

explain yourself.”

aware,” Nicholas said.

turned and began to walk. He expected us

or commands, I will not leave you alone