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."

immediately missed the comfort it brought. "Let me guess. He

shocked anymore, when Julian made the correct assumptions. "Yes. And to give Bridget my

right?" He shook his head as he poured a second cup of coffee for himself. "My parents really need to learn

It pained me to admit that, but if

Julian looked at me flatly. "Do you really believe that Bridget would be

had asked me something similar.

"No."

parents think is right, and do what

half of his coffee in one go. Then he set it aside. With his hands free, he placed them on my

home and remember what everyday life is like. This place... this power... it's so easy to get caught up in it all

here in the first place

you. You bring something no other candidate has, Piper. Certainly not Bridget. But only you can make the decision. Do you fight for people like

like the sound of handing it over

thing to want to stay?" I asked

time. It twinkled in his eyes. "Piper. That you even ask that

so sweet to me, so caring and supportive. I very nearly hugged him. I had my