The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0351

I couldn’t think clearly when faced with such an obvious threat. My protective instincts kicked into high gear. I would do anything to protect those closest to me. But Piper was close

to me to.

I swallowed hard. “I care about Piper.”

The King’s demeanor had shifted. Maybe he could see the hesitation in me, where I had been so firm before, and softened in response.

“You are a prince. Someday, you may very well be a king. Those feelings won’t mean anything in the end. Everything is secondary to your duty.”

His words cracked through my heart until it blistered. I knew what he meant. Even if I cared for Piper, I would never be able to marry her. Unlike the others, she hadn’t been trained since birth to become a queen. She’d probably hate the job, even if it meant we could be together.

Piper and I would have to part ways eventually. Shouldn’t it be now? When I could help protect my family and my kingdom with the choice?

I didn’t know what to do. I was worse than torn, I was agonized.

to think it over, but I expect your agreement in the morning,” the

nodded, numb. Then I walked the halls like a ghost, my lost in the riptide of my thoughts. I weighed every option, but the inner debate mostly came down

crept up above the tree line, I watched from one of the hallway windows

to look to know it was my

send you?” I asked.

me, and watched out

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soft, soothing voice more motherly than she’d sounded since

when the contest started that she delved too deeply into it, focusing on finding the perfect bride for her sons rather

hated me. She was my mother, and that bond was strong. I just thought she didn’t

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she was acting, either. Maybe it was a two–way street. Maybe I kept my distance

said. “And that the right thing may seem unclear to you now, especially

girl, said with such distain. “Her name

regained its softness. Yet now that I’d seen the crack, I was suspicious of it. Of her.