The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0613

"You worried about going home?" Julian asked.

"A little," I admitted. "I'm not sure what the people will think when they see where I come from."

Julian shrugged nonchalantly. "They like you in part because of your humble origins, Piper. You have nothing to worry about."

If only it was that simple. "Not everyone likes me."

He continued to smile but it did not meet his eyes, which sharpened as they peered at me. I was being observed, like a bug under a microscope. I was afraid of what he might see.

I decided to just tell the truth before Julian could start making more observations. I wanted to keep some secrets to myself, thank you very much. Julian had a way of seeing straight through me.

*The King says Bridget and I have split the popular vote 50/50," I said.

"You spoke with my father?"

"He summoned me."

sighed and his smile finally faded. I immediately missed the comfort it brought. "Let me guess. He wants you to

Julian made the correct assumptions. "Yes. And to give Bridget

as he poured a second cup of

It pained me to admit that, but if he hadn't, I wouldn't still be

"Do you really believe that Bridget would be a good

something similar. My answer was

"No."

parents think is

one go. Then he set it aside. With his

remember what everyday life is like. This place... this power... it's so easy to get caught up in it all and forget who you really are, and what you bring to

here in the first

Piper. Certainly not Bridget. But only you can make the decision. Do you fight for people like you to

like the sound of handing it

to want to stay?" I asked him. "Or am I being

his eyes. "Piper. That you even ask that proves how very unselfish

so caring and supportive. I very nearly hugged him.