The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0285

“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.”

“I will

Terry’s unwelcome flirtations. I told him about the letter we found, and ended

The King

listened quietly until I finished. Then, he crossed his

of now, Your

paused a moment, as if collecting his thoughts. Then

the full truth.”

with the King

him. Big things.

always has, but this

head. “Terry’s tastes are fleeting. A woman rarely holds his interest for more than a single event, and even then I would question it. But

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

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my concerns. “I did not mean to imply otherwise,” he said. “What I don’t understand is why he would feel this attraction towards you.

behavior did not need. reason, I dared not speak against

have a wolf. No, as far as anyone can tell, you are utterly insignificant.” Tilting his head, the King looked at me like I was a puzzle with missing pieces. “So why would my brother-in-law take such a