The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0396

“Yes,” a few girls said. The rest nodded. I just watched, a bit in shock.

“Good,” Nathan said. “Do not be late.” Then he left us.

The girls all looked at each other again. And then, at once, in a rush, they stood up and headed for the door.

“What are you going to wear?” Tiffany asked Veronica as they too made their way out. I didn’t hear Veronica’s reply.

Elva and I were the last to leave. We would need time to pick and plan our outfits, but I wasn’t overly worried. Likely Charlotte already had everything handled. And if she didn’t, a simple sundress would do. I was not quite as knowledgeable about outfits as the other girls.

As we walked through the hallways, I paused when we spotted Nicholas and Julian coming toward us.

“Nick–lass!” Elva shouted and ran forward. “Jul–an!”

Nicholas hugged her, and then Julian scooped her up into his arms and swung her around. She giggled and laughed, then hung onto him around his neck as he pulled her closer.

“Have you been practicing what I showed you?” Julian asked her.

Elva nodded her head grandly, but after spotting me watching, she stopped. She leaned in and whispered too loudly to be kept secret, “Mommy doesn’t like it.”

later. It didn’t bother me

a

closer to me.

it you’ve heard the news?”

any idea

We’re just as much in the dark. The King is likely planning something

bring the royal family into a better light with the

speculated what that could be, but

your guesses?”

want to worry you,” he said.

me feel any better.

1/2

Piper. Whatever it is, you have nothing to

who will protect you?” I

little at me, but didn’t say a word. I knew what he

he would say so allowed, but I knew he

Elva made me want to protect him too. I had strength now. If worse came to worse, I would find my own ways to keep

later, I, Elva, and the rest of the girls were led to stand in a line out front of the palace. Nathan waited until