The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0255

I nodded, grim.

“I should send you home tonight,” the King said.

“But, father” Nicholas began.

The King held up his hand, stopping him. “But I will wait for the public’s reaction. They have protected you thus far, Piper. Tonight you showed them your true colors. We’ll see if their love for you persists.”

I bowed. “Thank you for your leniency, Your Majesty.”

“Nathan will procure you a list for your apology letters,” the King said.

“Right away,” Nathan agreed.

“Don’t let this happen again, Piper. There will be no leniency a second time.”

“I understand. Thank you, Sir.”

The King waved his hand, dismissing us.

Nicholas offered me his arm and then led me from the room.

a lonely hallway, Nicholas stopped, released my arm,

have told him the truth.”

“No,” I said.

anyone could

Julian said? We don’t know who to trust! And even if

lies Terry has been feeding him

let’s go to the public instead,” Nicholas said. “They’ve always supported you before. If they knew

the truth –

world knows the truth, how would we keep it

silent. He

long moment, he spoke again. “If we don’t do

expel you from the contest simply because he believes he doesn’t have

has always made his disdain for me clear. Even from the beginning, Julian had told me I was only here as a publicity stunt. I’d always only been

I want to protect you.”

words made me soften. “I know, Nicholas. But I’m trapped. Don’t you see? Jane has me

that what Terry talked to you about? Did he

less a threat than a promise. He made clear I’d come crawling to him.”

Nicholas’s voice took on a dangerous growl. “As if you would ever.”

I might have to…” When I spoke, I taste bile. “When I’m out on the street, who else will