The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

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“It’s simply difficult to talk about,” I said as an excuse. It wasn’t a lie. Answering the King’s demand about Terry was difficult, though not entirely for the reasons he might have thought.

His mouth pressed into a hard line. I couldn’t tell if he believed me or not. “Do the best you

can.’

I

I took one last moment in a lengthy inhale, gathering my thoughts. Then I started speaking.

I mentioned everything that had happened with Terry and me, all while talking around the existence of my sister. I even included the time Terry had slipped something into my champagne and tried to take advantage of me, though I needed a breather after that one.

The King listened quietly as I explained Julian’s suspicions that Terry had been working for the underground organization, which led to our exploration of the tunnels. And the confirmation of Terry’s involvement, by reaching the room with the cages.

“This tunnel is still there?” the King said, suddenly on alert.

“Nicholas demanded it be sealed, Your Majesty. To my knowledge, it is still so.”

will ask him

about the latest event and Terry’s unwelcome flirtations. I told him about the letter we

The King

quietly until I finished. Then, he crossed his arms. “That

now,

moment, as if collecting his thoughts. Then

the full truth.”

but I didn’t dare argue with the King

truth, I was keeping things from him. Big

the King said. “He always has, but this feels like

more than a single event, and even

swallowed down the rising lump in my throat. Did he not believe me that his brother-in- law could be so terrible? “I assure you, he

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said. “What I don’t understand is why he would feel this attraction towards you. You are a pretty enough girl, but no striking beauty. And

wanted to explain to the King that Terry’s behavior did not need. reason, I dared not speak against the King. Not if I wanted to stay in the competition. So I

are utterly insignificant.” Tilting his head, the