The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

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I complied, unwilling to be skewered. She hid the knife against my side as she ushered me toward the door. I looked back but none of the royal family was to be seen. Neither was Veronica.

I maybe could have caught Susie’s attention, if I called out or flagged her down. She was valiantly trying to get the silly dances going again. But her limited knowledge of the current situation might cause her to place herself into more danger than she would realize.

I couldn’t risk her. Jane wouldn’t hesitate to hurt Susie, if Jane’s attack on Nicholas was any indication.

I wished more than anything that Nicholas would appear. I could meet his eyes, and even across the room, he would know what was wrong.

But he had his hands full with Joyce. Another of Jane’s plans to upset the royal family. And me.

Jane had meant for the consequences to be worse than they seemed like they were going to be. But even if her full plan failed, she had still managed to get my most stalwart protector as far from me as possible.

I was on my own now. Either death or salvation… it was all in my hands now. And my hands alone.

out onto the balcony. There were other groups and couples there, laughing and chatting. A couple was pointing up at the

So many witnesses.

me further down the balcony, until we reached a more secluded area on the other side of a wall. None of the other guests could see us anymore. And as the loud music began again, I doubted they

here,” I said. “We’re isolated. Alone. Now will you tell me just

could get her talking… If I could

seem to be circling. At least, I could cast a stain upon the royal family. Scandal after

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I said. “The people still

cracks in the foundation, Piper. Soon the entire thing is going to fall down. Do you understand? They are weak. And you only

but Nicholas wasn’t like them. He was strong and brave, and had the people’s best interests in

Piper. And even if he did… he might be the

you are talking about,” I

that asshole be? He fell for you. The