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."

finally faded. I immediately missed the comfort it brought.

to give Bridget my full support, to help unify the nation in case

as he poured a

that, but

me flatly. "Do you really believe that Bridget would be a

something similar. My answer was the

"No."

my parents think is

his coffee in one go. Then he set it aside. With his

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

brought here in the

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

sound of

thing to want to stay?"

smiled, honestly this time. It twinkled in his eyes. "Piper. That you even ask that proves how

very nearly hugged him. I