The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0537 Whether I was in danger or not, I was still likely to be eliminated at the next elimination ceremony. Being more popular than Bridget was not something I ever expected to happen, but now that it had, and now that Selma was confirming it had caused me to draw ire from the King and Queen, I knew the end was near for me in this competition.

Julian finished his conversation with Selma by trying to lift her spirits somewhat. He patted her arm and gave her soft encouragement. Even though I had been the one wronged, I also couldn’t help but feel for her a little.

She was simply trying to obey her king and queen. When they gave her morally questionable orders, she had no choice but to follow them, whether or not she agreed with them.

I wasn’t angry. The most she had done to me so far was to sabotage me into making a poor impression in front

of the merfolk. Well, my ruined suitcase might have also been her.

But she wasn’t the one who had dug that pit on the island. She wasn’t the reason I had nearly died out in the rain.

I was mad for Charlotte, but she was being fed.

but she didn’t

get in trouble. I might be able to find a way out of it for you.” “Okay,” Selma said, her voice was low and sad. “I will. Thank you.” They said their goodbyes. Julian didn’t

down the hall, Julian turned toward the closet door, opened it, and I surged out of the small space so quickly, I very i nearly walked right into

caught me around the waist and held

he said and offered

said by way of an explanation. My cheeks

He understood. Slowly, he lowered his arm and I

from this spot,” he said, and I was relieved

our drink order. After we gave it, he disappeared inside while we found a more private corner of the deck. We dropped down onto comfortable floral chairs. Julian slouched, relaxing. I continued

Julian said, watching