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."

missed the comfort it brought. "Let me guess. He wants you to back out

correct assumptions. "Yes. And to give Bridget my full support, to help unify the nation in case of

head as he poured a second cup of coffee for himself. "My

points..." It pained me to admit that, but if

me flatly. "Do you really

something similar.

"No."

what my parents think is

Then he set it aside. With his hands free, he placed

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

only brought here in

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

of

to want to

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

caring and supportive. I very nearly